“Boys Song” explores the struggles with growing up and facing societal expectations of what it means to be a boy. It discusses how even though he wishes to share his feelings and talk them through with someone, as a boy he is supposed to carry his problems and emotions silently.
[Verse 1]
My past hangs heavy all over me
A weight so great that I can't breathe
I found trouble looking for God
Am I the devil if I call him a fraud
[Pre-Chorus]
I want to tell you everything but
[Chorus]
Boys never cry, we just live our lives and die
We just live our lives a lie
You should bury me alive
Sorry, but the world has run dry
Boys never cry, we just live our lives and die
[Verse 2]
Every street's a hill for me
I admit my problems willfully
I found myself running away
And I'm done hearing that it's all okay
[Pre-Chorus]
I want to tell you everything but
[Chorus]
Boys nevеr cry, we just live our lives and diе
We just live our lives a lie
You should bury me alive
Sorry, but the world has run dry
Boys never cry, we just live our lives and die