Boys
Dean Brody feat. Mickey Guyton Lyrics
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They think there's always greener grass
Let a good thing go, then want it back
When they find out what they're missing
Boys don't know what to say
They'll leave you crying in the rain
Play your heart like it's a game
Don't even know they did it
Between real love and one night
A good girl and a good time
Between all the way and just taking it slow
Between one more shot on a Friday
And one knee down, baby one day
Between holding her and never letting go
That's the difference between a man and boys
Boys send texts like, "Girl, you up?"
Only say "I love you" when they're drunk
Run around and test your trust
Don't know who they've been kissing
'Cause they don't know the difference
Between real love and one night
A good girl and a good time
Between all the way and just taking it slow
Between one more shot on a Friday
And one knee down, baby one day
Between holding her and never letting go
That's the difference between a man and boys
Boys
Yeah, boys got growin' up to do
But a man knows the difference
Between real love and one night
A good girl and a good time
Between all the way and just taking it slow
Between one more shot on a Friday (one more shot on a Friday)
And one knee down, baby one day (one day, baby one day)
Between holding her and never letting go
That's the difference between a man and boys
Boys
That's the difference between a man and boys
Between a man and boys
The lyrics of the song, "Boys" by Dean Brody featuring Mickey Guyton is about the difference between a man and boys in a relationship, particularly in their understanding of love and commitment. The song points out that boys seem to be clueless about what they have when it comes to a good relationship, always looking for greener pastures, and never knowing what they are missing until it's gone. They play with a woman's heart like it's a game, not knowing the difference between real love and a one-night stand, a good girl, and a good time, or between taking it slow and going all the way. In contrast, a man understands the difference and recognizes that holding onto a good woman is worth more than one more shot on a Friday, and that a real commitment is a long-term one.
The first verse of the song begins by highlighting the fact that boys do not know what they have when they have a good woman. They always think there is a greener pasture out there, and they let go of what they had only to want it back later. When they realize what they are missing, they often do not know what to say or do to fix things. In the second verse, the song suggests that boys are not very good at communication and often send thoughtless texts, only say they love you when they are drunk, and do not understand the importance of building trust in a relationship. Overall, the lyrics argue that only a man who understands the difference between real love and a one-night stand, a good girl and a good time, and between holding on and letting go can truly appreciate a good relationship and make it work.
Line by Line Meaning
Boys don't know what they have
Boys fail to recognize the value of what they possess
They think there's always greener grass
Boys assume there's always something better and are never content
Let a good thing go, then want it back
Boys will lose something good, then later regret losing it
When they find out what they're missing
Boys only realize the value of something once it's gone
Boys don't know what to say
Boys lack the emotional intelligence to know what to say or do in certain situations
They'll leave you crying in the rain
Boys will hurt you without realizing the extent of the damage they caused
Play your heart like it's a game
Boys will treat your emotions and feelings as a game and don't take things seriously
Don't even know they did it
Boys are unaware of how their actions affect others
'Cause they don't know the difference
Boys have yet to acquire the understanding and experience to differentiate between important things in life
Between real love and one night
Boys can't discern between true love and temporary infatuation
A good girl and a good time
Boys confuse a genuine relationship with a casual fling
Between all the way and just taking it slow
Boys don't understand the complexities of a lifelong commitment
Between one more shot on a Friday
Boys prioritize short-term pleasure over long-term values
And one knee down, baby one day
Boys fail to realize the meaningful gesture of proposing and committing to one person for the rest of their lives
Between holding her and never letting go
Boys struggle to distinguish between being controlling and being protective of a partner
That's the difference between a man and boys
Men have the maturity and understanding to distinguish between important aspects of life
Boys send texts like, "Girl, you up?"
Boys are focused on physical, temporary relationships
Only say "I love you" when they're drunk
Boys lack the necessary emotional intelligence to express love and affection openly
Run around and test your trust
Boys engage in dishonest behavior, potentially destroying the trust in a relationship
Don't know who they've been kissing
Boys engage in hookup culture, not realizing the potential consequences or meaning of casual affairs
Yeah, boys got growin' up to do
Boys still have a lot to learn and understand about life and love
But a man knows the difference
Men have the maturity and wisdom to distinguish between what's truly important in life
That's the difference between a man and boys
Men and boys are vastly different in terms of maturity and understanding of life and love
Between a man and boys
There's a clear distinction between fully mature men and boys who still have much to learn
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jessicawilliams1176
I really love this song. Mickey’s vocals with his are so beautiful and amazing. I love her parts so much too. It’s my first time listening to this song, and now that I heard it, I will definitely listen to it even more. Happy 40th Birthday to one of my favorite singers and to the beautiful, talented, and lovely, Mickey Guyton! ❤🥳🎉🎊6/17/2023
@matthewwillmore3510
Mickey Guyton’s voice with his 👏🏼🙌🏼
Gonna be on repeat for a few days 💜
@JSHester16
I'm literally crying. This is so beautiful!!! Yasss!! Mickey's voice bis everything on this track with you Dean!
@walternicolas1734
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@charliewilson4080
Hello fans, thank you for the love and support, if you wanna talk to me just respond to this text okay
@allanmacek4413
Awesome duet! Mickey your voice rocks! ❤️
@darionchimko5734
Mickie’s voice in this song just carries it along
@katt9384
Dean, you nailed another one! Good women and good men getting hurt by girls pretending to be women, and boys pretending to be men.
@charliemoorejr.
Awesome song Mickey and Dean! I wish y'all continued success in the music business!
@amandapage464
I just discovered this beautiful soul while watching her performance at the Grammys and she tore up that song ("just like me"). Her voice is amazing and she gained another fan. Now I'm up streaming all her music trying to catch up to what so many people knew already (she's a star).