Boy Jr. is a prolific songwriter and viral voice of their generation. Blending stylized production with quippy lyrics that flip the script on love, relationships, and sexuality, Boy Jr. has become a mainstay icon of the LGBTQ+ community. Their latest single, “Still Be Friends”, doesn’t shy away from the irony of a far too cordial breakup.
Just like the album art for the single that depicts a sparkling, sharpened knife, Boy Jr. captures how the hope of remaining friends after getting dumped often feels like a backstab. Over lush electronics, iridescent synths, and sugar-coated vocals, Boy Jr. spearheads the breakup anthem we’ve been waiting for. They sing, “And I know I just drove my car directly into your home / But, I hope that we can still be friends.” “Still Be Friends” is a clever slap in the face that reaps vengeance for anyone who’s ever landed on the wrong side of heartbreak.
“Still Be Friends” is fittingly a part of Boy Jr.’s upcoming full-length album I Love Getting Dumped. With a highly involved fanbase that’s sparked their social media presence through the ceiling, everyone is wondering what Boy Jr. will do next.
