Maya Hawke's song "To Love a Boy" is about the fear of being vulnerable and the desire to love someone deeply. The lyrics suggest that the singer is afraid of showing her true emotions and is trying to contain them. However, she longs to love a boy with the same passion and intensity that she loves the ocean. The singer compares herself to a hidden cave that is always open, yet she feels empty and alone. She wants someone to fill the space in her heart and give her hope. At the same time, she is filled with a terrible fear that she may never find the love she craves. The song reflects on the difficulties of finding love and the pain of heartbreak. The singer confesses that she thought she had found someone who could hold her, but ultimately he was unable to. She laments that she was born yesterday and still feels wet, still soaking with emotion and uncertainty. Despite the sadness underlying the lyrics, the song also suggests a message of hope. The singer acknowledges that it's better to speak than to suffer in silence and that it's better to laugh than to lie. Ultimately, she holds onto the dream of finding a love that will match the intensity and depth of her love for the ocean.
