Dodie Clark - Boys Like You Lyrics






Hold my head a little higher
Can't you tell I love a liar
I know what I look like to you
I would say it's excessive
Or maybe damn impressive
I'll admit I'm confused

I've got to remember that I'm just a toy
Though you got my hopes up and now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me and damn it you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

You can't help it, this is just how we were taught to love
Well there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time

Hold my hand for just a second
See you soon what do we reckon?
Maybe I'm not just a friend
We're so close I thought we'd kiss
Turns out you're just good at this
But how bout you do it again?

Oh no

I've got to remember that I'm just a toy
Though you got my hopes up and now I'm annoyed
You thought you could charm me and damn it you're right
So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

You can't help it, this is just how we were taught to love
Well there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time

Guess I'll take it, this is just how we were taught to love
Well there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time

They tell me
Don't go there
We know you
Love a nightmare
There's more than
A crush here
Why aim to
Be crushed dear

They tell me
Don't go there
We know you
Love a nightmare
There's more than
A crush here
Why aim to
Be crushed dear

There's a name for boys like you

They tell me
Don't go there
We know you
Love a nightmare
There's more than
A crush here
Why aim to

You can't help it, this is just how we were taught to love
Well there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time

Guess I'll take it, this is just how we were taught to love
Well there's a name for boys like you
And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
I hate that they shake me up every time





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  1. �.... H....

    ممكن دعم صقحتي

  2. K.... ....

    А где славяне?С добрым утром

  3. m.... p....

    I love this song

  4. G.... C....

    I love how violent the choreography is right at the very end, right before he starts dancing with the other girl. It's rough and wild in a way that it hadn't been before, in a way that is haunting

  5. L.... a....

    So awesome. The lyrics took the edge off some of my eye-rollery today, and for that alone I'm grateful. Sick frickin' video too.

  6. W.... M....

    january tbr (dodie, anne bronte)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucgdYuuP64c

  7. N.... N....

    wait a sec i just found you from your short hair tutorial thingie AND NOW I REALIZE YOU'RE THE PERSON FROM THIS FANTASTIC SONG ?????? WAH

  8. M.... ....

    https://youtu.be/aTxkiHp00jc please check out my music🙏🏼 💕similar vibes

  9. x.... ....

    Copy of hostage from Billie Eilish? Lmfao.

    x.... ....

    no? lol, this is way better than anything billie eilish could ever make

  10. k.... m....

    is this billie eillish

  11. B.... L....

    PANORAMICA

    TESTO

    ASCOLTA

    ALTRE RICERCHE DEGLI UTENTI

    Hold my head a little higher
    Can't you tell I love a liar?
    I know what I look like to you
    I would say it's excessive
    Or maybe damn impressive
    I'll admit I'm confused

    I've gotta remember
    That I'm just a toy
    'Til you got my hopes up
    And now I'm annoyed
    You thought you could charm me
    And, damn it, you're right
    So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

    You can't help it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time

    Hold my hand for just a second
    See you soon, what do we reckon?
    Maybe I'm not just a friend
    But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
    Turns out you're just good at this
    But how 'bout you do it again?

    Oh no, I gotta remember
    That I'm just a toy
    'Til you got my hopes up
    And now I'm annoyed
    You thought you could charm me
    And, damn it, you're right
    So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

    You can't help it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time
    Guess I'll take it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time

    They tell me, don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to be crushed here?
    They tell me, don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to be crushed here?

    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    They tell me, don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim?

    You can't help it (they tell me, don't go there)
    This is just how we were taught to love (we know you love a nightmare)
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you (there's more than a crush here)
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines (why aim to be crushed here?)
    I hate that they shake me up every time
    Guess I'll take it (they tell me, don't go there)
    This is just how we were taught to love (we know you love a nightmare)
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you (there's more than a crush here)
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines (why aim to be crushed here?)
    I hate that they shake me up every time

  12. T.... W....

    Love the song Dodie! Really pulling at the heart strings there at the end of the video 💔

  13. A.... B....

    Dodie is such a talented soul

  14. O.... C....

    This is so incredible!

  15. L.... A....

    i just discovered this song and it is AMAZING I LOVE IT SO MUCH

  16. �.... �....

    *inspired by another comment i saw but my own twist*
    "theres a name for boys like you"
    youre right there is
    fucking hayden

  17. R.... t....

    This girl needs more notice

  18. V.... ....

    The first time, I thought that she was the twin of Billie Eilish with her voice🤣

  19. S.... T....

    SO GOOD !!

  20. l.... m....

    Notice how near the end she tries to claw at his back to get away. She wants out, but he's manipulated her to the point where she can't get out, still feeling for him. That's why when he pushes her, she comes right back.

  21. T.... E....

    This is my favourite comment section of all time. I love that everyone has got different ideas about what the dance moves mean. It makes you think about it in a new way

  22. P.... ....

    He looks lowkey like Logic

  23. H.... B....

    0:39 tho

  24. K.... W....

    [Verse 1]
    Hold my head a little higher
    Can't you tell I love a liar?
    I know what I look like to you
    I would say it's excessive
    Or maybe damn impressive
    I'll admit I'm confused

    [Pre-Chorus]
    I've gotta remember
    That I'm just a toy
    'Til you got my hopes up
    And now I'm annoyed
    You thought you could charm me
    And, damn it, you're right
    So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

    [Chorus]
    You can't help it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time

    [Verse 2]
    Hold my hand for just a second
    See you soon, what do we reckon?
    Maybe I'm not just a friend
    But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
    Turns out you're just good at this
    But how 'bout you do it again?


    [Pre-Chorus]
    Oh no, I gotta remember
    That I'm just a toy
    'Til you got my hopes up
    And now I'm annoyed
    You thought you could charm me
    And, damn it, you're right
    So watch me fall for every damn stereotype

    [Chorus]
    You can't help it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time
    Guess I'll take it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time

    [Bridge]
    They tell me, "Don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to be crushed here?"
    They tell me, "Don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to be crushed here?"

    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    (They tell me, "Don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to be crushed here?"
    They tell me, "Don't go there
    We know you love a nightmare
    There's more than a crush here
    Why aim to—")

    [Chorus]
    You can't help it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time
    Guess I'll take it
    This is just how we were taught to love
    Oh, there's a name for boys like you
    And yet I feel lucky to hear all your lines
    I hate that they shake me up every time

  25. A.... B....

    My new favourite artist
    My new favourite song
    😍😍

  26. p.... h....

    why do people think she sounds like billie?

  27. S.... Y....

    Dodie styel same billies eillise

  28. m.... ....

    Sounds like billie eilish idk.

  29. c.... ....

    you are a vile human being. your existance is a waste of life.

  30. N.... D....

    Me:Alexa play Boys like you by Dodie
    Alexa:Idk who dodie is ,here is a playlist based on Boys like you

  31. N.... x....

    Wait, Billie eilish? Is that you?

  32. B.... a....

    Maroon 5 is QUAKING IN THEIR BOOTS 👢

  33. m.... ....

    She sounds like Billie In this song

  34. M.... C....

    I really did fall into another earth . Who could believe Britian could know any peace . When it's enemies always come back .

  35. D.... J....

    I've been looking for this song for over a month because I always listen it in my typing class on iHeartRadio I'm so happy I found it

  36. A.... G....

    dodie is stunningly beautiful

  37. E.... N....

    Something i noticed near the end where alot of groups were dancing was that 'main guy'+dodie/girl's dance was fast and out of breath, and they wouldn't be able to do that dance for a long period of time, but everyone else's dance was slow, and they would be able to do the same dance for a long time.

    (idk maybe that was obvious lol)
    Also Dodie your music is amazing and you are an amazing human!!! Keep doing the things you love most!

    P.s the video is 👌

  38. E.... D....

    i love the choregraphy

  39. D.... N....

    We need a fuckgirl's song

  40. p.... ....

    this shit slams. truly a bop.

    like actually. put earbuds in and turn it up Y'ALL THE BASS IT'S SO GOOD

  41. A.... L....

    I LEARNED THIS DANCE WTH MY BEST FRIEND, IT WAS SOOOOO MUCH FUNNNN!!

  42. L.... ....

    Dodie your enunciation is honestly spectacular, it's lovely to be able to understand literally every word of a song, makes my lyric-loving brain so happy 😍🥰

  43. L.... G....

    i can't get enough of this video

  44. T.... S....

    UNDERATED!!!!!!!

  45. C.... T....

    Honestly I am so in love with this video

  46. T.... H....

    damn he's cute

  47. m.... m....

    j’accroche pas au Terrain

  48. A.... T....

    Why do people take this so seriously?
    It's entertainment. Clever musically and lyrically, great to see Dodie dancing.

  49. E.... S....

    I love you this was amazing 🥺💕

  50. A.... D....

    Is it just me or does anyone else want a dodie and mars Argo duet?

  51. S.... D....

    Dodie you beautiful soul this is a marvelous song! I've listened to it at least a dozen times! You're beautiful voice these beautiful lyrics... ahh chills literal chills!!

  52. R.... G....

    The fall thing after the bridge looks like a renaissance painting

  53. B.... ....

    doeu até em mim ver ela sendo trocada por outra. :(

  54. B.... ....

    Eu na vida me ferrando com o crush....

  55. H.... ....

    “There’s a name for boys like you”
    Yep..... my names.... STOP ASKING ME MY NAME! You can’t help I-... sorry I’m trying to sing!

  56. W.... K....

    Well I might like white boys now

  57. J.... T....

    Off brand Billie Eilish

  58. M.... T....

    @the girl with a boyfriend who keeps flirting with me but I flirt back because she's beautiful and addictive

  59. i.... i....

    Love love love

  60. N.... e....

    Brilliant choreography and song. Thank you Dodie.

  61. B.... P....

    Bittersweet ending. She realizes that he used her, and feels betrayed because she actually loved him, and she knows that he'll do the same to the new girl. But at the same time, the abuse is over and she can begin healing.

  62. M.... K....

    0:12 he turned away from her but forced himself to look (the opposite of what she did)? Oof he wasn't even interested in her in the begining

  63. S.... C....

    maybe the shadow she sees represents the man dancing, his shadow with another girl, representing his true colors. every time she sees the shadow, he pulls her away from it, but pushes her from him. i love this video. so much.

  64. I.... B....

    Disposable rubbish.

  65. o.... !....

    I don’t really like dodie anymore but this was a really good

  66. D.... B....

    Dodie is one of the sweetest, most talented, and most wholesome singer/songwriters currently active. It's just a coincidental bonus that she thicc af...

  67. A.... T....

    What mating dance is this

  68. M.... D....

    me realizing he wasn't dancing with dodie at the end and finally getting the meaning: oh oH OH O H *OH* *_OH_*

  69. R.... D....

    Is it me or the dancer looks like Tom Hiddleston ?

  70. l.... ....

    As someone who was introduced to you through some lovely board games I gotta say, I'm quite impressed

  71. c.... c....

    his voice is similar to billie eilish

  72. C.... ....

    THUS MOMENT 1:06 😥😥😥

  73. M.... R....

    Can we get some appreciation for the dancing in this video from everyone

  74. K.... R....

    The way he looked at her🥺

  75. C.... N....

    The dancer kind of looks like Tom Hiddleston, is anyone else seeing it?

  76. J.... E....

    The CHOREOGRAPHY AHHHHH

  77. A.... B....

    Rachel and brody moment...

  78. J.... W....

    Goodness! This song says a lot.

  79. E.... W....

    Glad to see that Tom hiddleston could finally pursue his dancing career

  80. P.... ....

    I feel attacked

  81. R.... M....

    Is it wrong to be sexually attracted to Dodie as a Cis male ?

  82. A.... J....

    This sounds like Billie Eilish but good

    A.... J....

    this isnt even close to Billies sound lol

  83. k.... x....

    Incredible I love ur voice

  84. b.... ....

    the choreography matches the song and the meaning perfectly it’s phenomenal

  85. G.... D....

    Wish I could sing like you, you're amazing ♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷

  86. J.... S....

    King💋❤😚😍

  87. P.... ....

    I think for the other couple it's supposed to represent Dodie seeing the same moves and how this guy might be the guy she thought which is why he walked towards her to reassure her that they aren't like them.

  88. E.... H....

    Is dodie aging backwards?

  89. S.... E....

    I always listen to Dodie's songs and months later discover the song I've been listening to has the BEST music video. Truly beautifully done.

  90. V.... N....

    I'm obsessed with this song ❤

  91. A.... W....

    Hi!! My friend introduced me to your music a few months ago and ever since I’ve been obsessed! You seem so sweet and your voice is beautiful

  92. N.... a....

    I know I'm super late to the party but unlinke others, I genuinely dont think this is about abuse at all. This is the friend who is playfully flirtatious, extremely complementary, and smooth as hell. They enjoy the idea of being adored and the rush that someone developing feelings brings... but have no real desire to follow through on any ACTUAL intimacy. The lines "
    Maybe I'm not just a friend
    But we're so close, I thought we'd kiss
    Turns out you're just good at this" is SCREAMING "oh shit, he held my hand
    ... I knew he actually liked me. He's going to tell me he has feelings for me any day now" but in all actuality, she'll continually remain on that precipice. The onlooking she does with the other couple isnt pining or even confusion... it's concern. She sees them doing the same dance she's been doing with her partner. She can recognize the warning signs when she's not directly involved. She begins to draw connections between their dance and hers, but is swiftly distracted by her own dance resuming. Only when she is replaced by a new "toy" does the realization fully envelop her. Its dysfunctional, its manipulative....but it lacks malicious intent.

  93. A.... C....

    this is too good, my eyes

  94. m.... p....

    i used to listen to Dodie a few years ago, and as my tastes in music branched out i haven’t really revisited her, despite that i used to constantly keep up on new songs and videos. it’s amazing hearing you make music like this now and have branched out too. your soft songs always hold a special place in my heart but i look forward to more new work like this ❤️.

  95. L.... ....

    I'm a french teacher and today I graded papers for 9 hours while listening to this song on repeat. Thank you Dodie, you made my day livable !

  96. l.... v....

    This is the most beautiful chaotic thing I’ve ever seen

  97. T.... W....

    GIRLS LIKE YOU!!!! Lol

  98. �.... �....

    это очень красиво