The boy from costa rica Lyrics
VERSE 1
Shy and cute and kind and charming
The boy from costa rica is playin’ and
When he’s singing, all that i’m thinking
Is laboo-du-di-daa
When he talks, my mind starts to wander
The way he dresses, like my grandfather
When he’s smiling, i'm slowly dying
Inside
CHORUS
Oh, i know i can’t have him
Cause i know that he loves her
Stress is all that he gives me
Makes me lose all my abilities
And he’s just a year older than me
VERSE 2
Shy and cute and kind and charming
The boy from costa rica is playing
When he’s singing, i go dididibobaboba
The boy, the boy, the boy
CHORUS
Oh, i know i can’t have him
Cause i know that he loves her
Stress is all that he gives me
Makes me lose all my abilities
Wish it was him, but his roommate kissed me
Tall and tan and young and lovely
The girl from costa rica is waitin’ for him
And now I can see
Why it’ll never be me
About
Drawing inspiration from legendary artists like Amy Winehouse, Carole King, and Fiona Apple, the gifted multi-instrumentalist BENJI offers a relaxed and soothing tune based on the iconic ‘Girl from Ipanema.’ This enchanting new track tells the story of falling for a guy from Costa Rica, who now resides in Northern Michigan, but has a girlfriend back home. BENJI’s lyrical prowess captures this classic and frustrating love story in a mesmerizing way. Featuring a songwriting collaboration with Remi Baker, who also lends her stunning harmonies alongside Audrey Dupuis. Additional musical talents include producer Ezra Benett on acoustic guitar, his twin brother Levi Benett on drums and saxophone, Rhea Karnick on flute, and Emile Berlinerblau on upright bass. The track is finally mastered by the legendary Julian Lowe, who has worked with icons like Robbie Williams, Faithless, and Amy Winehouse.
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