“Boys”, Maris' second single, is described as “a careless and free song, combining Beatles-esque harmonies”. It features “70s pop” style music and explores Maris' experience with her bisexuality and the “uplifting and soaring … feeling [you get] when you accept yourself and who you love.”
When she...
[Intro]
Ahh, ahh, ahh, ahh
No, no
[Verse 1]
I remember hating all the pieces of me that wanted a kiss upon my blushing cheek
I swallowed the words, I felt so shameful
How could I love these creatures, feelings that I kept in me
[Chorus]
I dream of this girl
I kiss her lips
I reminisce about her hands on my hips
I wanted to scream but I'm scared to make noise
They say that it's not real, but I like more than boys
I like more than boys
[Verse 2]
I was scared that my brother would roll his eyes and call me names that leave me feeling love-devoid
Why should I keep it a secret?
Really there is no reason
I like girls and I like boys
[Chorus]
I dream of this girl
I kiss her lips
I reminisce about her hands on my hips
I wanted to scream but I'm scared to make noise
They say that it's not real, but I like more than boys
I like more than boys
[Bridge]
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
[Chorus]
I dream of this girl
I kiss her lips
I reminisce about her hands on my hips
I wanted to scream, but I'm scared to make noise
They say that it's not real, but I like more than boys
[Outro]
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
I don't think I can choose
I think I just love who I love
Oh yeah
I like more than boys
Alright, I think that's good
Boys was written by MARIS.
Boys was produced by Ryan Maynes.
In an interview with Pure Grain Audio Maris said of the song:
I remember the sick, sinking feeling when I realized that I did in fact have crushes on girls my age, girls from movies, and girls that sang my favorite songs. The lyrical story takes the listener through my journey of replacing that sin...