Three and four and
Ba-ba-da, ba-ba-da-ba-da
Mm, mm
My boy’s being sus
He was shady enough
But now he’s just a shadow
My boy loves his friends like I love my split ends
And by that I mean
He cuts ’em off
What?!
My boy, my boy, my boy
Don’t love me like he promised
My boy, my boy, my boy
He ain’t a man and sure as hell ain’t honest
My boy’s being sus and he don’t know how to cuss
He just sounds like he’s tryna be his father (who are you?)
My boy’s an ugly crier but he’s such a pretty liar
And by that I mean he said he’d “change”
My boy, my boy, my boy
Don’t love me like he promised
My boy, my boy, my boy
He ain’t a man and sure as hell ain’t honest
My boy, my-my boy, my friends
I love-love, I-I love-love my split ends
My boy (Love, love, love, love, love, love)
My-my boy (Love, love, love, love, love, love)
My boy, my (Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love)
(Alright, dude, go trip over a knife)
My boy, my boy, my boy
Don’t love me like he promised
My boy, my boy, my boy
He ain’t a man and sure as hell ain’t honest
You want me to be yours? Well, then you gotta be mine
And if you want a good girl, then goodbye
You want me to be yours? Well, then you gotta be mine
And if you want a good girl, then goodbye
Decoding the Attitude in “My Boy”
Billie Eilish’s “My Boy” is a clever, biting take on trust and disappointment in young relationships. The lyrics capture the frustration of dealing with someone who is insincere and emotionally immature. Eilish uses playful yet cutting language to expose the contradictions of her subject: he’s “shady,” a “pretty liar,” and definitely not living up to his promises. The repeated comparison to split ends—something she cuts off without hesitation—emphasizes her willingness to remove toxic elements from her life. The song’s shifting tempo and witty lines showcase Billie’s signature blend of vulnerability and self-assuredness, making it both relatable and empowering for listeners navigating their own complicated feelings.
Song Credits
- Artist: Billie Eilish
- Songwriters: Billie Eilish, Finneas O’Connell
- Release Year: 2017
- Label: Darkroom/Interscope Records