Leah Marie Mason Strikes Gold with 'Your BF Sucks'
Written by Breanne Gill
If you need a song to bump with your friends on Galentine’s Day, Leah Marie Mason has just the right tune. YOUR BOYFRIEND SUCKS is the anti-romantic palette cleanser that we all need, single or not, during the month of love. The instrumentals have a candy-like pop sweetness, but the lyrics describe the sour truth some may not want to hear. Unlike the plethora of love songs describing breakups, jealousy, or forbidden love, Leah’s song delves into the rarely explored territory of resenting your friend’s boyfriend. The imagery is both evocative and relatable, as it explores themes of feminine rage, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of friendship.
As an artist, Leah Marie Mason has delved into a variety of genres previously, with her musical roots diving deepest into a country and folk sound. Although the lyricism elicits the soulful and story-telling essence of country music, the song itself is bright and edgy, with a semi-pop-punk feel. The sonic landscape of the song fits the theme perfectly while also allowing Leah to try new things and create her unique sound. The entire song feels cathartic, both in her newfound genre exploration and in the song’s theme. She doesn’t hold punches as she clearly and unapologetically lists the reasons she doesn’t like her friend’s boyfriend. Through clever wordplay and sharp-edged vocals, she paints a vivid picture of her disdain for her best friend's boyfriend, expressing her concerns with unwavering conviction.
Despite the song focusing on the frustrating aspect of friendship, it’s clear that the song was made with good intentions. Many have been in the same situation of not knowing how or when to give advice on a friend’s love life, and the song feels like an artistic outpour of these bottled-up emotions. The result is sincere and anthemic, and I can imagine listeners from the smallest town to the biggest city connecting to the outcry. Ultimately, the song elicits a feeling of change in the air, both for Leah Marie Mason’s newfound pop career and hopefully for her friend’s relationship status.
