Released: 2023
“Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” dives deep into the painful realization of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil of dealing with insecurities. PinkPantheress and Ice Spice break down the facade of a seemingly loving relationship, exposing the lies and deceit hidden beneath the surface. They call out the dishonesty and express their frustrations about not feeling valued by their partners.
In the first verse, PinkPantheress questions her partner’s true feelings, asking if there’s any space for her love in his heart. She talks about how she feels only attractive when she’s perceived as physically appealing, and her constant insecurity about being left because of perceived flaws: “Every time I pull my hair, well, it’s only out of fear/ That you’ll find me ugly and one day you’ll disappear.” These lines cut to the core of self-doubt, making her wonder if he ever genuinely cared.
The hook amplifies the message, repeating that the boy is a liar and blind to her worth: “He doesn’t see ya, you’re not looking at me, boy.” This repetition drives home the frustration of being unseen and undervalued, a common thread in toxic relationships.
Ice Spice jumps in with her verse, turning up the heat with her no-nonsense attitude. She mocks the boy for his dishonesty and infidelity: “Like that boy is a cap, sayin’ he home but I know where he at.” Ice Spice’s vivid imagery of him being with another girl while thinking about her highlights the deceit and disrespect in the relationship. She’s aware of her own worth and doesn’t let him off the hook easily.
Despite trying to move on, Ice Spice reveals her vulnerability, admitting she can’t sleep or eat without him, showing the deep emotional impact of the failed relationship: “I don’t sleep enough without you/ And I can’t eat enough without you.” These lines underline the painful struggle of trying to let go but being emotionally tied to the person who’s hurt you.
The song circles back to the chorus, emphasizing that the boy’s a liar and reinforcing the feeling of being unseen. The repetitive “Good eno-o-ough” signifies the recurring doubt about being good enough, a sentiment many can relate to in love’s toughest moments. PinkPantheress and Ice Spice effectively capture the anguish of unrecognized worth and the heartbreak of a partner’s dishonesty.
