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.