On the surface, this track can easily come off as a cheesy alternative pop song. The production isn't really anything special or adventurous. None of the lyrics are really clever and the hook is arguably mediocre. But what makes this song stand out to me so much, and what has made it stick with me for nearly a year, is how it perfectly portrays the feelings of teenage angst and a first love. These lyrics, while at times vapid and whiney, are about as honest as you can get as an artist in ... read more
american boyfriend is one of my favorite albums of all time, and this is my favorite song on it. it’s vulnerable, happy but sad at the same time, beautiful, and everything i look for in a song. i remember when i was in a phase about a year and a half ago where brockhampton and kevin was all i listened to. that was a good time. thank you mr abstract.