young friend’s new single, “boyfriend material” is an explosion of early relationship feels. With authentic storytelling and a melody that lingers well past the first listen, this one is for anyone who has ever felt the highs and lows of falling for a new person.
young friend establishes a smooth, dreamlike soundscape that captures the infinite thoughts one has in the early phases of love. His lyrics are raw but poetic, expressing the interior monologue of someone who’s ever wondered if they’re enough or actually “boyfriend material.” It’s introspective, without feeling like a task to listen to, and vulnerable despite feeling effortless and cool.
The production is as warm as the lyrics, merging easy, gentle instrumentals with a subtle but propulsive rhythm that intrigues you. The track is intimate, as if young friend allows listeners access to his most personal thoughts, making it all the more relatable.
“boyfriend material” captures a moment of uncertainty, hope, and excitement, an anthem for people straddling the line between the excitement of something new and the dread of not living up to expectations. young friend has created both personal and universal, proving that his songwriting is brilliant.
