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