Elliot James Reay, Boy In Love | Bangerz N Bopz

In the 6th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we highlight “Boy In Love” performed by British singer/songwriter, Elliot James Reay.  

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 6^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz (2025), we break down “Boy In Love” performed by Elliot James Reay.

“I didn’t think I could care, but now I wait by the phone / She got me good, I feel like a boy in love.” Gen-Z British singer/songwriter Elliot James Reay sings about the effects and power of love in “Boy In Love.”  All the things he didn’t do as a bachelor, he does now thanks to being taken with her.  That includes whistling along to Sam Cooke. After all, “Darling you, send me”.  Reay, Annielle Lisiuk, Josh Noble, and Karl Ziegler penned “Boy in Love.” SOAP produced it.

“I used to act like a man, but what did I ever know? / She got me good, I feel like a boy in love.”  I love this lyric because far too often, men are overly concerned with masculinity, which can be hella toxic.  Here, Reay suggests his girlfriend has ‘softened him up’ which is not a bad thing.  The centerpiece of “Boy in Love” is the chorus:

“Mercy please

Suddenly, I’m crawling to her on my knees

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, mercy please

Suddenly, I need her like a harmony

She is the subject of all my desire

Until I found her, I was merely a liar

Oh, she got me good, I feel like a boy in love.”

Beyond the relatable, well-rounded lyrics, Elliot James Reay sings sensationally, bringing the tuneful melodies to life. His voice is distinct, rich, and ‘old-school.’ That’s right, Reay gives off this vintage, retro vibe that separates him from most musicians his age.  Likewise, the sound of “Boy In Love”, a sickening song, is retro, hearkening back to the 1960s with its music cues.  The timbre of the guitars, from the onset, and the classic, Motown-like groove make this 2024 gem incredibly special.

Elliot James Reay // “Boy In Love” // Elliott James Reay LTD / Interscope / EMI // 2024

Elliot James Reay, Boy In Love: Bangerz N Bopz No. 6 (2025) [: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Elliott James Reay LTD / Interscope / EMI; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]