Released: 2018Features: TroyBoi”MyBoi” by Billie Eilish, featuring TroyBoi, is a raw and unapologetic critique of a dishonest lover. This song dwells into the heartache of unfulfilled promises, strained relationships, and the strength to say goodbye.
Let’s unbox this pop masterpiece, shall we? Eilish begins with the repeated refrain, “myboi, myboi, myboi”. This repetition is more than a catchy intro. It’s a mournful mantra, a lament for the love she thought she had. “He ain’t a man, sure as hell, ain’t honest”. Boom! She’s calling him out, asserting that he lacks integrity and authenticity.
Next, she creates a vivid picture of her boyfriend in the lines “my boy’s being sus, and he don’t know how to cuss”. Here, “sus” is a term often used in online communities to mean someone who is suspicious or untrustworthy. “He just sounds like he’s tryna be his father.” – she’s implying he’s immature, perhaps pretending to be someone he’s not.
“My boy’s a ugly crier but he’s such a pretty liar” is a striking contrast. Eilish emphasises the duality of his character here – vulnerable yet deceptive, an ugly truth hidden behind a pretty facade. She alludes to the hope she placed in him with “He said he’d change”, a hopeful belief that has proven futile.
Fed up with the dishonesty, Eilish finally delivers a sarcastic line: “Alright dude, go trip over a knife”. This is Eilish venting her frustration, wishing the wrongdoer harm but not in a literal sense, rather an exaggerated way to show her disdain.
Eilish concludes with a nod to self-respect and empowerment. “You want me to be yours well then you got to be mine”, “But if you want a good girl than goodbye”. This is Eilish’s firm stance – she won’t settle for less than she deserves.
So there you have it, “MyBoi – TroyBoi Remix”, a blend of Billie’s melancholic melodies and Troyboi’s savvy beats, is a gripping narrative about standing up for oneself in the face of deception and betrayal, all wrapped up in a pop symphony. Now, that’s pop done right!
