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