Just a boy, huh?

Beyonce's new mega-hit, "If I were a boy" is quite a listen - no, really. It's catchy and I believe there's real emotion and an honest message in there for guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVTyLqkez6A&feature=related

Frankly, though, I think there's something to be said from the guy's end of it, too. So, to the sample of Ms.Knowles' single, here's a rebuttal:

If I were a girl,
I could take forever.

I'd use up all of the hot water
and leave hair balls in shower
each day.

Gossip with the gals
and tease all the boys.
I would flirt with every guy that
dressed nice or made me laugh and
I could
pretend I didn't know.

If I were a girl,
I'd act more patiently
with the man whose heart I held
'cause I know he's trying so hard for me.

I would say what I meant,
not try to pretend.
Wouldn't make him feel callous
for not having all the answers
and leave him to take all of the blame.

If I were a girl,
I would call all the time
just to have you on the phone,
tell me what I want to know...

I'd confide in my friends
and leave you in the dark,
'cause I know deep down you're crying
and you don't want to be apart.

If I were a girl,
I'd act more patiently
with the man whose heart I held
'cause I know he's trying so hard for me.

I would say what I meant,
not try to pretend.
Wouldn't make him feel callous
for not having all the answers
and leave him to take all of the blame.