Why can't you want me like the other boys do?
They stare at me while I stare at you
Summertime, east side New York City
It's too hot to sleep
Half alive and my mind is dripping
I'm twisting the sheets
Cuz my heart can't be satisfied
By anyone but you tonight
And when I try it only makes me blue
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
Silhouettes, a city of shadows
They all take your shape
In my defense, you've got me unraveled
And I can't see straight
Cuz my heart can't be satisfied
By anyone but you tonight
And when I try it only makes me blue
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
