| Artist | Boys Like Girls |
|---|---|
| Album | Crazy World |
| Released | August 14, 2012 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:30 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Writer | Martin Johnson · Rob Hawkins |
| Producer | Johnson |
| Prev year | 2010 |
| Next year | 2012 |
"Be Your Everything" is a song by American rock band Boys Like Girls. The song was released on August 14, 2012, as the lead single from their third studio album, Crazy World. The song peaked at number 18 on the US Hot Singles Sales chart.
Background
On July 9, previewed a clip of the song "Be Your Everything".[1] On July 12, the group released a lyric video for the song.[2] Martin Johnson said of the song, "It's a great transition from where the band was. We came from a wall of guitars, and the sound has evolved. The only time I really express my feelings is when I'm writing music. That's how it's been since I was a little kid. This song is about the moment when it becomes okay to say, I love you."[3]
Composition
"Be Your Everything" was written and produced by Martin Johnson, as well being co-written by Rob Hawkins.[4] The song marks a departure from their early pop punk and emo roots and into a more country pop leaning sound.[5] The track has also been described as a ballad.[6]
Music video
On August 14, the band released the music video to "Be Your Everything".[7] The video was directed by David McClister.[8] Video features Allie Gonino.
Personnel
Credits for "Be Your Everything" adapted from album's liner notes.[4]
Boys Like Girls
- Martin Johnson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, percussion, mandolin
- Paul DiGiovanni – lead guitar
- Morgan Dorr – bass guitar
- John Keefe – drums
Additional musicians
- Rob Hawkins – guitar
- Bill Appleberry – hammond organ, wurlitzer piano
- Brian Nash – piano
Production
- Martin Johnson – producer, string arranger
- Jean Paul Makhlouf – engineer, programming
- Alex Makhlouf – programming
- Kyle Moorman – engineer
- Will Sandalls – engineer
- Eric Stenman – assistant engineer, editing
- Chris Lord-Alge – mixing
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Keith Armstrong – assistant engineer
- Nik Karpen – assistant engineer
- Brad Townsend – mixing
- Andrew Schuber – mixing
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Singles Sales (Billboard)[9] | 18 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | September 11, 2012 | Mainstream airplay | Columbia | [10] |
References
- ^ "Boys Like Girls stream "Be Your Everything" preview". Alternative Press. July 9, 2012. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (July 15, 2012). "Boys Like Girls Releases Lyric Video For Be Your Everything". Melodic. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Boys Like Girls Set to Release Crazy World - EP". PRNewswire. Columbia Records. July 9, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ Crazy World (booklet). Columbia Records. 2012.
- ^ Emily Zemler (November 26, 2012). "Boys Like Girls Frowned on Third Album, So They Scrapped It". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ Jen Appel (July 30, 2012). "Boys Like Girl - Crazy World: Album Review". idobi Radio. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ Johan Wippsson (August 14, 2012). "Boys Like Girls Releases Video For 'Be Your Everything'". Melodic. Retrieved March 13, 2025.
- ^ "Multi-Platinum-Selling Pop Rock Band Boys Like Girls Set December 11 Release Date for Third Studio Album, Crazy World". PRNewswire. Columbia Records. September 27, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
- ^ "Boys Like Girls Chart History: Hot Singles Sales". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "CHR Available For Airplay - Archive". fmqb.com. Archived 2015-09-07 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-04-14.