Stella Donnelly - 'Boys Will Be Boys' (Official Music Video)

i wish someone would’ve hugged me instead all of them saying its my fault when i was just eight. years. old.

"Would you blame your little sister, if she cried to you for help" Deep.

Almost 9 years ago, and I’m still scarred but this makes me feel less alone. Thank you 👏🏼

It's not an easy song to listen to, but I don't think the message could have been delivered any more perfectly. And the best part is it's still a really good song!

"you invaded her magnificence" SHUDDERS

Cried the first time I heard this driving to work... Have fought back tears every time since. Beautiful, powerful stuff.

How have so many people misinterpreted this song? It's not saying that all males sexually assault women. It's just saying how when a woman (or a man) claims that someone has sexually assaulted them, we as a society have a tendency to say stuff like 'well she shouldn't have worn such revealing clothes' or 'how is a man supposed to control his desires'. 'Boys will be boys' isn't supposed to say that all males will rape your family. It's a common saying told to girls who have been teased by boys when they're young and is meant to dismiss their inappropriate behaviours as something boys just do. I personally have been told that if a boy annoys me, that must mean he likes me. It's just highlighting the effect of the messages that we tell young girls and boys.

"A song is just a song but at the very least I hope it will open up difficult yet important conversations between family members, friends, government bodies, organisations and most importantly, boys and men." Your song is art and art is never "just", sometimes it is everything. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful work of art.

[Lyrics] My friend told me of a secret Told me that she blames herself You invaded her magnificence Put your hand over her mouth Why was she all alone Wearing her shirt that low They said, "Boys will be boys" Deaf to the word no Your father told you that you're innocent Told you that women rape themselves Would you blame your little sister If she cried to you for help Why was she all alone Wearing her shirt that low They said, "Boys will be boys" Deaf to, deaf to Deaf to the word No, no, no, no Like a mower in the morning I will never let you rest You broke all the bonds she gave you Time to pay the fucking rent

It's my 2 year anniversary, been on my mind everyday since. I had PTSD. Have it worse now, mostly of him. Happy anniversary to me <3

This comment section is a perfect microcosm of our rape culture as a whole. It really highlights the importance of a song like this.

This is such an important video because rape and sexual assault is something that happens and people ignore it, don't talk about it or even try to prevent it. There is lovely men in the world that would never ever do such things but the fact is there are men that do. Its common enough that I don't know a girl who doesn't have friends or herself hasn't been sexually assaulted. Its so important that we talk about this topic. I love all your music Stella xxxx

Boys Will Be Boys is such a beautiful song with such an important massage, and this video truly lives up to the song's beauty in discussing such a confronting subject matter. What a truly groundbreaking masterpiece. Thanks for opening up my eyes

Not many songs stop you in your tracks. What a powerful a message, thank you Stella.

Stella...you saved my life. Thank you.

This song is already so intense but listening to it right after you've been in a disgusting situation is on another level

Years later and i still can't stop listening to this. Thank you for making it.

what the fuck is with 457 dislikes ? some people got issues

I'm so glad I got to see this live a couple weeks ago. What a powerful song, I swear the whole crowd got goosebumps. I can't wait to see you get bigger and bigger, Perth represent!

Well written lyrics. And so well sung. This song is like an open wound. Be proud of yourself, you deserve it.