Sad Boiii – English Lyrics

• By: BENEE

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into BENEE's 'Sad Boiii' to experience a perfect blend of New Zealand's nostalgic reggae energy and modern alt-pop. While the sound is breezy and infectious, the lyrics offer a relatable, sharp commentary on toxic relationships, teaching you about recognizing emotional facades and setting boundaries—all while enjoying a summery, danceable tune. This song is special for its clever juxtaposition of vibe and message.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ I’M WITH THIS NEW BOY ♪

♪ ALL MY FRIENDS THINK HE’S GREAT ♪

♪ AND HE’S PERFECT FOR MOST OF THE TIME BUT AT TIMES HE ♪

♪ CAN ACT SO DERANGED ♪

♪ YEAH HE GETS IN THESE MOODS ♪

♪ HE CAN BE SUCH A PAIN ♪

♪ AND SOMETIMES WHEN HE TALKS I JUST BLOCK IT ALL OUT ♪

♪ I CAN’T STAND WHAT HE SAYIN’ ♪

♪ SORRY, WHAT’S THIS ALL FOR? ♪

♪ DON’T MAKE ME FEEL GOOD NO MORE ♪

♪ NO WAIT, NOW IT’S TOO LATE ♪

♪ I CAN’T GET THE ICK AWAY ♪

♪ BREAKUP, NO NOT AGAIN ♪

♪ I’M SO SICK OF EVERYTHING ♪

♪ SO WHAT, WHAT IS THIS FOR? ♪

♪ GOD IT’S A BORE ♪

[CLIPPERS BUZZING]

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ I WAS MISTAKEN YOU’RE NO BAD BOY ♪

♪ AND I’LL ADMIT THAT THAT’S MY BAD, BOY ♪

♪ NOW I DON’T WANT ANOTHER SAD BOY ♪

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ AND YOU GET MAD BOY ♪

♪ YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE JUST LIKE YOUR DAD BOY ♪

♪ AND THERE’S REALLY NO NEED FOR THAT BOY ♪

♪ NOW I DON’T WANT ANOTHER SAD BOY ♪

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ EVERYDAY IS THE SAME ♪

♪ WE GET UP AND ARGUE ABOUT THE SAME THINGS ♪

♪ I CAN FEEL MYSELF ♪

♪ FALLING IN DIFFERENT WAYS ♪

♪ NEED TO GET OUT ♪

♪ I NEED TO GET AWAY ♪

♪ SORRY, WHAT’S THIS ALL FOR? ♪

♪ DON’T MAKE ME FEEL GOOD NO MORE ♪

♪ NO WAIT, NOW IT’S TOO LATE ♪

♪ I CAN’T GET THE ICK AWAY ♪

♪ BREAKUP, NO NOT AGAIN ♪

♪ I’M SO SICK OF EVERYTHING ♪

♪ SO WHAT, WHAT IS THIS FOR? ♪

♪ GOD IT’S A BORE ♪

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ I WAS MISTAKEN YOU’RE NO BAD BOY ♪

♪ AND I’LL ADMIT THAT THAT’S MY BAD BOY ♪

♪ NOW I DON’T WANT ANOTHER SAD BOY ♪

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ AND YOU GET MAD BOY ♪

♪ YOU RAISE YOUR VOICE JUST LIKE YOUR DAD BOY ♪

♪ AND THERE’S REALLY NO NEED FOR THAT BOY ♪

♪ NOW I DON’T WANT ANOTHER SAD BOY ♪

♪ SAD BOY ♪

♪ EVERYDAY IS THE SAME ♪

♪ WE GET UP AND ARGUE ABOUT THE SAME THINGS ♪

♪ I CAN FEEL MYSELF ♪

♪ FALLING IN DIFFERENT WAYS ♪

♪ NEED TO GET OUT ♪

♪ I NEED TO GET AWAY ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sad /sæd/ A1	adjective - feeling unhappy or sorrowful
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man
mad /mæd/ B1	adjective - angry or upset
mistaken /mɪˈsteɪ.kən/ B2	adjective - wrong in judgment or opinion
raise /reɪz/ B1	verb - to lift or move something to a higher position verb - to bring up a topic or issue
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - the sound produced when a person speaks or sings
argue /ˈɑːɡ.juː/ B1	verb - to speak angrily to someone because of a disagreement
feel /fiːl/ A2	verb - to experience an emotion or physical sensation
falling /ˈfɔː.lɪŋ/ A2	verb (present participle of fall) - moving downward, often quickly
away /əˈweɪ/ A2	adjective/adverb - at a distance from a place or person
mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ A2	noun - an action or decision that is wrong
perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ B1	adjective - completely without fault or defect
deranged /dɪˈreɪndʒd/ C1	adjective - mentally disturbed or insane
bore /bɔːr/ B2	noun - a person or thing that causes boredom verb - to make someone feel weary and uninterested
sick /sɪk/ A2	adjective - feeling ill or nauseous adjective - tired of or fed up with something
breakup /ˈbreɪk.ʌp/ B1	noun - the end of a relationship or partnership

Key Grammar Structures

• I’m with this new boy

  ➔ Present continuous with 'be' + noun phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'I’m with this new boy' uses present continuous to express a current relationship or situation.

• He can act so deranged

  ➔ Modal verb 'can' + base verb

  ➔ The word 'can' expresses ability or possibility. 'He can act' means he is able to behave in a certain way.

• Sometimes when he talks I just block it all out

  ➔ Adverb clause with 'when' + present tense

  ➔ The clause 'when he talks' introduces a time-related condition for the main action 'I just block it all out'.

• Sorry, what’s this all for?

  ➔ Question form with 'what’s ... for'

  ➔ The question 'what’s this all for?' asks about purpose or reason.

• I can’t get the ick away

  ➔ Modal negative 'can’t' + verb phrase

  ➔ 'Can’t' shows inability. The singer cannot stop feeling disgust or discomfort ('the ick').

• I was mistaken you’re no bad boy

  ➔ Past passive 'was mistaken'

  ➔ The phrase 'I was mistaken' means 'I was wrong' using passive construction.

• You raise your voice just like your dad

  ➔ Simile with 'just like'

  ➔ 'Just like' introduces a simile comparing two subjects — the boy and his dad.

• Everyday is the same

  ➔ Simple present tense with linking verb 'is'

  ➔ This expresses a habitual state or unchanging situation — each day feels identical.