Following the relative success of this album, Simpson embarked on his first solo headlining tour, and began to record both the Brockhampton mixtape ALL-AMERICAN TRASH, and his second solo album, American Boyfriend: A Suburban Love Story. These projects drew the attention of the television channel VICELAND, spawning the creation of their television series American Boyband. The airing of the first episode of this series coincided with the release of the Brockhampton album SATURATION, leading to a trilogy of albums which would become the group's most successful endeavor to date. Brockhampton has since released three more albums: iridescence, GINGER, and ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE; they also announced one final album slated for 2022. Simpson released his third album, ARIZONA BABY, in 2019 & his fourth album, Blanket, in 2023.
american boyfriend
Kevin Abstract Lyrics
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(She was a simple girl)
Suddenly, my body fell into yours
Bleachers only hold (gotta find it though)
Thunder only grows (gotta find it though)
It's all the same at dark, the sun don't care
American boyfriend, ooh
No one knows, no one calls home
American boyfriend, ooh
I wanna die on Sunset (I wanna die, I wanna die)
(He was a pop star with a bounty on his head)
My parents wanna kill me, let 'em kill me
I'll finally be on TV
Bleachers only hold (gotta find it though)
Thunder only grows (gotta find it though)
It's all the same at dark, the sun don't care
(Say it again now, say it again now, yeah)
Burn bridges
American boyfriend, ooh
No one knows, no one calls home
American boyfriend, ooh
Burn bridges
American boyfriend, ooh
No one knows, no one calls home
American boyfriend, ooh
Yeah, yeah
I found my way
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I found my way
I found my way
I found my way
You're my American boy, yeah
You're my American boy (American boyfriend)
You're my American boy
You are, yeah
In Kevin Abstract's song "American Boyfriend," the singer portrays the complexities of teenage love and the angst that comes with it. In the first verse, he describes meeting a "simple girl" who ended up on his dad's doorstep. He then talks about the sudden rush of feelings as they fall into each other's bodies. The chorus talks about burning bridges and being an "American boyfriend" who no one knows or calls home. The lyrics suggest a longing to escape from the pressures of life and find something more meaningful and fulfilling.
The second verse talks about the desire to die on Sunset and the singer's parents wanting to kill him. He suggests that death would be a form of escape and that being on TV would give him the attention and validation he craves. The chorus repeats and reinforces the idea of burning bridges and being an outsider, rejected by society.
Overall, the song depicts the struggle of coming of age and trying to find one's place in the world. The lyrics touch on themes of love, death, and identity, and the music provides a powerful backdrop for the emotions conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Simple girl, ended up on your dad's doorstep
She was a simple girl who unexpectedly ended up at your dad's doorstep.
Suddenly, my body fell into yours
We had a spontaneous connection and my body intertwined with yours.
Bleachers only hold (gotta find it though)
The potential to experience exhilaration is present in life but we must actively search for it.
Thunder only grows (gotta find it though)
Although the anticipation of a vibrant life may increase, one must still seek it out.
It's all the same at dark, the sun don't care
Life continues on whether it is bright and hopeful or dark and foreboding.
Burn bridges
Cut ties with the past and move forward.
American boyfriend, ooh
An American lover whose identity is unverified.
No one knows, no one calls home
A feeling of loneliness and detachment from one's past and true identity.
I wanna die on Sunset (I wanna die, I wanna die)
I desire to experience the height of fame in Los Angeles, even if it leads to my demise.
(He was a pop star with a bounty on his head)
A famous musician whose life is at risk due to threats or danger.
My parents wanna kill me, let 'em kill me
I am willing to accept any consequence, even death, if it means achieving my goals.
I'll finally be on TV
Success is measured by fame and exposure in the media, and is worth any price.
Yeah, yeah
An affirmation of agreement or understanding.
I found my way
I discovered my own path and identity.
You're my American boy, yeah
You are my significant other, whose identity is unknown but American in origin.
You're my American boy (American boyfriend)
A repetition and clarification of the song's central theme - that the singer has found an unnamed but significant love who embodies the ideals and stereotypes of an idealized American man.
You're my American boy
A final reiteration of the singer's love for their significant other.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ciaran McDonald, Clifford Simpson, Eric Frederic, Jeffrey Kleinman, Michael Uzowuru, Russell Evan Boring
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