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"3 Boys" is a song by American singer-songwriter Omar Apollo. It was released on 16 February 2023 through Warner Records.[1] It lyrically speaks of the protagonist accepting his partner's suggestion of a ménage à trois only to find out it will not work out, describing polyamory as resentments waiting to happen.[2] "3 Boys" was included on the soundtrack of the 2023 queer romantic comedy film "Red, White & Royal Blue".[3]
Background
"3 Boys" was Apollo's first song of 2023 after releasing his debut studio album, Ivory, a year prior.[4] A week before the song's release, Apollo posted a snippet of the song on his social media with the cover and the title.[5] He explains, 'When I first started writing songs I would often write about unrequited love. "3 Boys" was my first time writing about something non-monogamous. I wrote the song on a rainy day in London...with a friend of mine, Dylan Wiggins. I also had my friend Mustafa help me with a few lines after I played it for him.'[6]
Critical reception
Jon Blistein of Rolling Stone wrote, 'the real draw is Apollo's vocals and his torn-up lyrics, Three boys would work if I wasn't so tethered to you[1] Uproxx simply described it as 'a smooth, hypnotic beat' while specifying the chorus.[2] BroadwayWorld stated, 'The simple, romantic melody is weaved with complex vocals that give every verse a different feel while staying true to his sound.'[6] Fault Magazine referred to the song as 'A reflection of the artist's growth and authenticity.'[7]
Accolades
Year-end lists
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coup De Main | The Best Songs of 2023 | Шаблон:Center | Шаблон:Center |
| NME | The 50 Best Songs of 2023 | Шаблон:Center | Шаблон:Center |
| Rolling Stone | The 100 Best Songs of 2023 | Шаблон:Center | Шаблон:Center |
Mid-year lists
| Publication | Accolade | Rank | Шаблон:Abbr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billboard | The 25 Best Pride Songs of 2023 (So Far): Staff Picks | Шаблон:N/A | Шаблон:Center |
| Esquire | The Best Sad Songs of 2023 (So Far) | Шаблон:Center | Шаблон:Center |
| Out | The 20 Best Songs of 2023 From LGBTQ+ Artists (So Far) | Шаблон:Center | Шаблон:Center |
| Rolling Stone | The Best Songs of 2023 So Far | Шаблон:N/A | Шаблон:Center |
Charts
Шаблон:Single chart| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 36 |
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