A BOY IS A GUN*

A BOY IS A GUN* is the immediate aftermath of Igor's ultimatum. The love interest is rightfully scared and distant. As a result, Igor begins to recognize the danger of the relationship but is far from over his feelings, and hope for something more still lingers. Ultimately, A BOY IS A GUN* presents a paradox showing that this relationship is something Igor desires, despite it being incredibly dangerous.

A BOY IS A GUN* expresses a wide range of emotions, from fear, frustration, and confusion to desire.

• "No, don't shoot me down": Can be interpreted as Igor pleading with the love interest. Igor wants to move on but also fears rejection. There is still a desire for a relationship, as he later sings "when the time's right".
• "You so motherfuckin' dangerous": Igor acknowledges the destructive potential that the love interest and the relationship have over him, which he continues to express in PUPPET.
• "How come you the best to me? I know you the worst for me": Again highlights the internal conflict and the addictive nature of this toxic love.
• "You invited me to breakfast, why the fuck your ex here?": The love triangle continues, fueling Igor's frustration.
• "I'ma leave us as friends / 'Cause the irony is I don't wanna see you again / Stay the fuck away from me": Igor attempts to break away, recognizing the toxicity. However, this seems more out of anger than growth, as you will continue to see.

• The production is lush and soulful, contrasting with the previous track's aggression, yet still carrying an undercurrent of tension through the use of strong drums.
• The phrase "a boy is a gun" is a central metaphor, suggesting that the love interest holds the power to cause immense emotional harm to Igor. The use of a gunshot sound adds to this metaphor, showing that power is already being used.
• The soulful background vocals and instrumentation represent the lingering affection and the sweetness that makes the relationship so hard to quit, despite the danger.