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 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 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