i went to mehro’s concert at the el rey theatre two weeks ago, and this was one of the songs he performed. before i had heard it live, it wasn’t one of my top songs of his, but having the opportunity to experience it live, while i was in the front of the crowd, shifted my perspective.
mehro is one of the few artists that i have met and then come to respect; the way he interacts with fans during and after shows is quite different than any other artist that i have seen. he is raw, gentle, and uniquely caring. this song title, as well as his track “whore,” both pressure the boundaries of what is acceptable within the industry, the messages of the songs juxtaposing the initial connotations of the titles.
for me, this song feels like the first swim of the summer, and as the weather is warming, i felt it was a good fit to share now.