Boys (Charli XCX song)


"Boys" is a single by English singer Charli XCX, released on 26 July 2017 by Asylum Records and Atlantic Records UK. The song was originally intended to be the second single of her then-untitled third studio album Charli, but due to the leak of the album, it was not included.

Critical reception

“Boys” received critical acclaim. Pitchfork named the song the 'Best New Track', and in a review contributor Eve Barlow wrote that "Boys" is "deceptively simple-sounding and unfussy," and "a reminder that one of the best at knowing how to have fun; her convivial bop sounds as effortless as something dreamed up between lunch and dinner." The song was placed on several critics' lists for best of the year.

Year-end lists

Music video

The music video for "Boys" was released on 26 July 2017. It was directed by Charli XCX, with additional direction from Sarah McColgan, and began production in April 2017.
The video features a multitude of different celebrity cameos from figures within the music, fashion and social media industries. It was filmed in London and Los Angeles. In an interview with BBC Radio 1, Charli XCX said that the intention of the music video was to "flip the male gaze on its head".

List of men in order of appearance

Track listing

  1. "Boys" – 2:42
  1. "Boys" – 2:55
  1. "Boys" – 3:56
  1. "Boys" – 3:36
  1. "Boys" – 3:08
  1. "Boys" – 3:36
  2. "Boys" – 3:08
  3. "Boys" – 2:55
  4. "Boys" – 3:56

    Credits and personnel

Taken from Tidal.

Certifications