if i were a boy lyrics by beyonce and r kelly

And being a “better man” than her ex lover was one of the things she felt she could do if she were a boy.

And along with that thought came a flood of other thoughts relating to the things she would do if she were a man. And why? So she could eat the pizza without even thinking for a second about the consequences it would have on her weight.

It was at that particular moment that she wished she was a boy. FYI, Gad co-wrote this ballad with Jean.Īccording to Jean, while at the restaurant, she wanted to order a pizza but instantly decided against the idea because she was on a diet. And the second inspiration came when she and record producer Toby Gad took a trip to a pizza restaurant in New York City. The first was the collapse of a romantic relationship she was in. Song’s InspirationĪccording to the song’s co-writer (singer-songwriter BC Jean), the song was inspired by two primary things. So according to her, if she had the opportunity to be a boy, she’d make it her objective to be a better partner to her female lover. Here, she strongly criticizes men for their inability to love and treat their female partners properly. And why? Because this is where the “meat” of the song really is located. thumbs up to beyonce for this song its amazing.But our interest isn’t in the verses per say. and all too often the guy will not have it. to treat your boyfriend/girlfriend with love, loyalty, and appreciation is something that takes sensitivity. but thats what beyonce is trying to say if she were a boy, she would understand that and she wouldn't do anything to hurt her significant other, because they didn't deserve that. its hard for him to even understand how hanging out with a girl late at night and not answering his phone would be offensive. for a guy to understand the hurt he could bestow on his girlfriend, takes sensitivity. but its not to say that there are girls who will do that too. its only too often that a guy will do that. yet she is waiting at home, loyal and loving only him. he thinks that what he's doing is his god-given right, to drink with the guys or chase after girls, whenever and however he wants. he doesn't understand how his behavior is hurting her or how its destroying the relationship. i could totally relate to her and the pain in her lyrics. You don't understand (yeah, you don't understand, oh) It's a little too late for you to come back 'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted) When you lose the one you wanted (you wanted) Waiting for me to come home, to come home So they'd think that I was sleeping alone

If i were a boy lyrics by beyonce and r kelly