I was busy thinkin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Always busy dreamin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys (XCX)
Head is spinnin’ thinkin’ ’bout boys
I need that bad boy to do me right on a Friday
And I need that good one to wake me up on a Sunday
That one from work can come over on Monday night
I want ’em all, I want ’em all
And when they finally leave me, I’m all alone but
I’m lookin’ down and my girls are blowin’ my phone up
Them twenty questions, they askin’ me where I’m at
Didn’t hit ’em back
I’m sorry that I missed your party
I wish I had a better excuse like
I had to trash the hotel lobby
But I was busy thinkin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Always busy dreamin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Head is spinnin’ thinkin’ ’bout boys
In every city I’ve got one with different ringtones
Flyin’ from L.A. all the way to Puerto Rico
My girls are callin’ me askin’ me where I’m at
Didn’t hit ’em back
I’m sorry that I missed your party
I wish I had a better excuse
But I can’t even lie you got me
I was busy thinkin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Always busy dreamin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Head is spinnin’ thinkin’ ’bout boys
Don’t be mad, don’t be mad at me (No, no, no, no)
Darling, I can’t stop it even if I wanted
Don’t be mad, don’t be mad at me (No, no, no, no)
Missed what you were sayin’, I was miles away, yeah
Don’t be mad, don’t be mad
Not like I had a choice
I was busy thinkin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
I was busy dreamin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
I was busy thinkin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Always busy dreamin’ ’bout boys, boys, boys
Head is spinnin’ thinkin’ ’bout boys
Exploring the Playful Vibe of “Boys (DROELOE Remix)”
Charli XCX’s “Boys (DROELOE Remix)” offers a lighthearted and infectious look into the world of flirtation and distraction. The lyrics revolve around the singer’s constant preoccupation with boys, turning a universal experience into an anthem of unapologetic fun. The playful confession of missing out on social obligations because of daydreaming about boys is both relatable and tongue-in-cheek. The song’s recurring chorus, paired with DROELOE’s crisp, electronic production, amplifies the carefree mood, making it impossible not to move along. Charli’s narrative celebrates independence and friendship, as her friends check in while she humorously admits her mind’s elsewhere. This remix breathes new energy into the original, layering a fresh, dynamic soundscape behind the catchy lyrics.
Song Credits
- Artist: Charli XCX
- Remixer: DROELOE
- Songwriters: Charli XCX, Cass Lowe, Emily Warren, Jerker Hansson
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Asylum Records