Bimini, TANK TOP BUM BOYS | Song Review

On “TANK TOP BUM BOYS,” Bimini delivers an authentic and passionate protest anthem against myopic conservatives, homophobes, and warmongers. 

Ooh-wee! Bimini (they/them) said what they said! These are the first lyrics of their short but potent and unapologetic single, “TANK TOP BUM BOYS”. So, where did this infamous homophobic title originate? Why, former British prime minister Boris Johnson. Yikes! The nonbinary artist uses the offensive reference as fuel for the fire.  A prime example: “Fuck you, Boris Johnson.” Damn! “TANK TOP BUM BOYS” was written by Bimini and producer L-Vis 1990 (James Connolly).

In this boisterous protest anthem, Bimini doesn’t hold back.  In the lyrics excerpted above, zero fucks are given… well, actually, there are four of them.  The point is loud and clear: EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE. “I wanna live in a world where I can walk down the street in a tank top,” they talk-sing, and continue, “I wanna live in a world where everybody’s equal.” Amen! Anger is encouraged over the wrongs happening.  Among the ‘progressive’ talking points are “Defund the police,” “Eat the rich,” “Stop the war,” “Free Palestine… the Congo…. Everybody in this fucking world.” Expectedly, freedom of gender expression and sexuality are encouraged: “Everybody should be trans, everybody should be gay /… Everybody is… a TANK TOP BUM BOY.” Noted.  Bimini asserts, “Take it to the streets.” Word. All told, “TANK TOP BUM BOYS” is an authentic and passionate protest anthem against myopic conservatives, homophobes, and warmongers.  Bimini’s prudent message is to let people live freely without judgment and not ruin their lives.  There is space for everyone in this great big world.    

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