[Verse 1]
When my self-esteem is nearly empty
When my self control is almost gone
When I feel the need for someone reassuring me
That I'm OK
Don’t leave me on my own

[Verse 2]
When I'm having problems
With my vision
When I think you're wishing
I would leave
When I fail to see
Exactly what you see in me
Just hold me a little bit closer
'Til I become the air you breathe, ‘cause

[Chorus]
Boys need to be told they're beautiful
Boys need to be told there's someonе on their side
Boys need to be told
Thеre’s nothing that can change them in your eyes
Could be the only time they hear it in their lives

[Verse 3]
When I'm having doubts about my value
When I think I'm doing something wrong
When I don't believe you're gonna keep me very long
Just hold me a little bit closer
'Cause I need you to make me strong
[Chorus]
Boys need to be told they're beautiful
Boys need to be told there's someone on their side
Boys need to be told
There’s nothing that can change them in your eyes
Could be the only time they hear it in their lives