song 171

 Song 171

Hey everybody, welcome back to the blog. I have another YUNGBLUD song for you today. This song is called The Boy In The Black Dress. I found it very moving, and just really open and raw. So let's get into it. 

The intro is interesting, it has this electronic sound to it. With actual instruments as well. Very nicely arranged. Bringing us into the first verse: "Jack punched him in the parking lot, he trembled as his face kissed the floor. Masculinity seems to hurt a lot, the first time that you feel it in your jaw." This part is probably talking about someone being picked on, and the bully's toxic masculinity comes into play here. After this verse, we have a little instrumental moment. First verse part 2: "Mr. Bawl expressed nail polish was for girls, confessed it right in front of the class. So he stood by the fence as the clouds threw up and wept, trying to chew off both his hands." This makes me sad, anyone can paint their nails if they want to, regardless of their gender. And to have the teacher, humiliate him like that. That' so wrong on so many levels. Poor kid. The pre-chorus: "You don't want to lie, no you don't want to lie anymore. About things that make you sad, things that drive you mad." Nobody should feel like they have to hide who they are, be yourself beautifully and freely. The chorus: "The boy in the black dress. How I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, I wish he was dead. The boy in the black dress. How I hate him, I hate him, I hate him, tell all of your friends. To drown him in misery." It sounds like, he hates himself. Because of what society has told him about what their twisted version of what being a man is. That's just not right. There's another instrumental part, before the second verse: "Nicki laughed and ran down the stairs, told tales about casual sex. Waltzing around in her underwear. She taught him things he'd never forget, those wholesome things he'd never forget." Sounds like he had at least one friend that was supportive of him, which is nice. There's on more instrumental part before the bridge/outro: "He tried to erase him by 24, because now he can't walk out the door. They all think he lied, but the Lord knows he tried. To be something that they all would adore. They hate what he is, and they hate what he's not. But hate is nothing new, you will see. From the grave to the cot, how I wish that I forgot. That the boy in the black dress is me." Such an incredible song about going through hell, and living through all the hate and the bullying, but still standing. Still being here, to share his gift that people tried to take away from him. The moral of this song is to always be who you are, no matter what anyone says. I'm trying to myself again, and it's a lengthy process. But I know I'll find that girl again, and I'll love her for all that she is, and all that she was. Please don't let negative people, bring you down. And tell you what you can and can't be. Only you can decide that. 

That's it for this review, and I hope you consider checking it out. Because it's really good to listen to. Until next time, happy listening.