A piece drenched in honesty and fragility, ‘How Do I Be Gay??’ sees Sunflower Kid opening up about his own identity struggle as a gay man, writing a self-reflective piece rooted in personal experience and willingness to grow. An extremely relatable song, we are confident the tune will find a wide audience around the globe. For now, though, we’ll just enjoy Sunflower Kid as the undiscovered gem he is.
Built over a slowly evolving, simple pop production, ‘How Do I Be Gay??’ is perfectly functional to its final goal, serving up a musical counterpoint that’s soothing yet intense, poignant yet uplifting. Sunflower Kid’s evocative vocals thrive over the acoustic guitars and many orchestral textures, making for a listening experience that’s warm and welcoming.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the record, the LA-based creative explains: “Being a gay man has always come with its fair share of confusion. I tried to rectify that in this song. How I could navigate through both gay and straight propositions of who I should be and find my real self within.”
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