“Other Boys” is a dance hit song by Dove Cameron and Marshmello¹. The song was released on September 8th, 2023. The pulsating synth-pop track samples the Flight Facilities song “Crave You”. Cameron described the collaboration as a “dream artist” collaboration. The single is about Dove being infatuated with someone who doesn’t love her as much back.
[Intro]
Why can’t you want me like the other boys do?
They stare at me while I stare at you
[Verse 1]
Summertime, east side New York City
It’s too hot to sleep
Half alive and my mind is drippin’
I’m twistin’ the sheets
[Pre-Chorus]
‘Cause my heart can’t be satisfied
By anyone but you tonight
And when I try, it only makes me blue
[Chorus]
Why can’t you want me like the other boys do?
They stare at me while I stare at you
Why can’t you want me, baby, what can I do?
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
I don’t want other boys
[Verse 2]
Silhouettes, a city of shadows
They all take your shape
In my defense, you’ve got me unraveled
And I can’t see straight
[Pre-Chorus]
‘Cause my heart can’t be satisfied
By anyone but you tonight
And when I try, it only makes me blue (Why?)
[Chorus]
Why can’t you want me like the other boys do?
They stare at me while I stare at you
Why can’t you want me, baby, what can I do?
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
Why can’t you want me like the other boys do?
They stare at me while I stare at you
Why can’t you want me, baby, what can I do?
I don’t want other boys, I just want you
