When a person begins to speak about a subject and then works in the lyrics to a certain theme song, the origins of the term originate in West Philadelphia where I was born and raised, on the playground is where I spent most of my days, chillin' out maxin' relaxin' all cool and all shootin' some b-ball outside the school when a couple of guys who were up to no good, started making trouble in my neighborhood. Got in one little fight and my mom got scared, said you're moving with your Auntie and Uncle in Belair.
“Beware of You” is a phrase that Hayley Williams created which basically means that you are in control of your own destiny.Hayley has incorporated the phrase “Beware of You” and its abbreviation “B.O.Y.” into her clothing during and around the time of the Honda Civic Tour. She wore a cut-up black “B.O.Y.” tee at Reading and Leeds and then later on some of the remaining Honda Civic Tour dates. During her perfomance at the 2010 VMAs, her jacket had a large “Beware of You” patch on the back. Her “Brand New Eyes” tank top says “B.O.Y” on the back down by her waist. She created small “B.O.Y.” patches for her Girl Scout-inspired sash and dress, which also has a “Beware of You” banner on the back.
“I came up with it cause I wanted something that reminded me that I have the ability… power… (whatever you want to call it)… to build myself up or tear myself down. I’ve done an incredible job at doing both. And it’s my choice which one I want to be better at.” – August 24, 2010 via tumblr
“I have the ability to build myself up or break myself down. I stay positive. Strength comes from within.” – September 9, 2010 via twitter
“BOY means “Beware of You”… Be aware of your power. We have the choice to live positively or in our own destruction.” – October 24, 2010 via twitter