Write a man a poem he will feel appreciated and flattered Write a boy a poem and he will shut you down and leave you tattered Tell a man you love him, he'll say it back with truth Tell a boy you love him, he'll use it as a gateway to rip off your clothes Show a man affection, He'll respect you forever Show a boy affection and to him it will never matter Spend your money on a man, oh wait a man doesn't want you to do that However a boy will strip you of everything you've ever had The difference between a man and a boy is a great one indeed A man will cherish you forever While a boy will take what he wants and then leave