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 drippin′
I'm twistin' the sheets
′Cause 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
'Cause my heart can′t be satisfied
By anyone but you tonight
And when I try, it only makes me blue (why?)
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
