Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah (Huh-huh)
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah (Da-da-da-ay)
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah
Now I’ve been looking for someone
Tryna find a right boy to wear on my arm
I must admit it (Yeah), it’s simply fitting (Yeah)
You were like a cut above the rest, that’s why you’re winning (Hey)
(Hoo-ah) Every night when I close my eyes (Hoo-ah), I can see you, my perfect type (Hoo-ah)
And I never really thought my dreams would come true
Until I laid eyes on you, cause you know you are
Boyfriend material, boyfriend material
That’s what you’re made of, it’s written on your label
Boyfriend material, m-m-material
Want everyone to know you’re my
(Boy, boy) Boyfriend material, boyfriend material (Boy)
Boyfriend material, m-m-material
Want everyone to know
That you and your perfect smile
Are both timeless and never going out of style
For so many reasons you got it together
When I’m catching feelings, you make me look better (Better, better)
(Ah) Every night when I close my eyes, I can see you, my perfect type
And I never really thought my dreams would come true
Until I laid eyes on you, cause you know you are
Boyfriend material, boyfriend material
That’s what you’re made of, it’s written on your label
Boyfriend material, m-m-material
Want everyone to know you’re my
(Boy, boy) Boyfriend material, boyfriend material (boy)
Boyfriend material, m-m-material
Want everyone to know
(Ay-ay) It’s all the little things that you do makes me want to sing, yeah, yeah
(Ay-ay) By the way you’re talking to me I can tell you’ve been listening to everything
And maybe it’s the butterflies I get every time I hear your ringtone (Ringtone, ringtone)
And maybe it’s cause every single text, boy, I told myself you are the one, boyfriend material
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah
Boyfriend material
(Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah)
Da-da-da-da da
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah
(Hey yeah)
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah
(Cause I know you are) Boyfriend material, boyfriend material
That’s what you’re made of, it’s written on your label
Boyfriend material (Oh-oh), m-m-material (Ho ho ho)
Want everyone to know you’re my
Boyfriend material (So sweet ay), boyfriend material
That’s what you’re made of, it’s written on your label
Boyfriend material, m-m-material
Want everyone to know you’re my
Boyfriend material (M-m-material boy)
Boyfriend material (Material boy)
Boyfriend material, m-m-material, want everyone to know
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah (oh, ho)
Da da da da, da da da da, da da da da
(Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah
Hoo-ah, hoo-ah, hoo-ah)
Finding the Perfect Match: Analyzing the Lyrics
“Boyfriend Material” by Ariana Grande captures the excitement and anticipation of discovering someone who checks all the boxes for the perfect partner. The lyrics playfully celebrate the feeling of finding a person who is not only charming and attentive, but also makes the singer feel special and confident. Each verse is filled with admiration, highlighting qualities like a timeless smile, thoughtful gestures, and genuine listening—traits that make someone truly “boyfriend material.” The chorus is catchy and direct, emphasizing the desire to let the world know about this special connection. Grande’s delivery and the upbeat production amplify the song’s youthful, joyful energy, making it a relatable anthem for those reveling in the bliss of new romance.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Matt Squire, Taylor Parks
- Release Year: 2013