Ian Abel, “Right Hand Man” | After Dark 🕛 🌃

In the 73^rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, “Right Hand Man” by Ian Abel. 

Innuendo? More like full-on sexual vibes! Welcome to After Dark 🕛 🌃, a column featuring songs that are best suited for nighttime, specifically, the bedroom.  Many of the records featured here raise eyebrows, as well as the temperature! These After Dark tunes focus on the universal three-letter word:  SEX. The dark records gracing After Dark are old and new alike, with all genres of music welcome.  In the 73^rd edition of After Dark (2022), we explore the naughty, risqué, & sexual vibes behind, 🎵 “Right Hand Man” by 🎙 Ian Abel. 

Theme & Lyrics ✍ 

“I’ve got my eyes on you / You twinky little ginger…” Wow! It doesn’t take long for 🎙 Ian Abel to express his desires on his single, 🎵 “Right Hand Man”.  The lust is clear from the start: “The way you wear your shirt so snug / That bubble butt, those nipple studs / That supple chest, those chestnut eyes…” So, are you titillated yet? It’s safe to say on this slickly produced gem (production courtesy of 🎛 Carey Clayton) that Abel is true to self and unafraid to be unapologetically G-A-Y. We, of course, wouldn’t have it any other way.

Of course, unfortunately, the man Abel is crushing on isn’t waiting for him, dang it! “How could you know that he was waiting patiently / For someone else.” Ah, what a bummer! Despite the fact Abel isn’t able (ha!) to attain the twinky little ginger that caught his eye, he can fantasize nonetheless, hence why he sings, “But you can use your right hand, man / When you’re on your own tonight.” Woo! At least he’s honest and transparent.  Similarly, in the second verse, Abel knows that the love connection won’t happen, but he can’t get past it: “But that look in his eyes has gotta be torture / Based on the way you’re bustin’ out of those shorts.” Jesus! Another lyrical highlight occurs on the bridge, where there is distinct separation between the verses and the chorus.  Abel is incredibly playful and sassy during this section:

“Sure, I like to watch and sure he likes to play

And ‘boys will be boys’ is not just a cliché

But hands off bitch, ‘cause not today, no

Who invited you anyway?”

The theme and lyrics of “Right Hand Man” are arguably the biggest draw.  That said, the production is incredibly slick with gorgeous, rhythmic strings, warm synths, and a strong beat. Also, the singer singing those marvelous lyrics sings beautifully, featuring some awesome vocal production and enhancing effects.  Lots to heart!

Final Thoughts 💭 

Sure, 🎵 “Right Hand Man” is sexually charged – objectifying a hot guy and, making the volcano erupt, if you catch my drift.  But, isn’t it relatable, regardless of whether you’re straight, gay, or otherwise? Haven’t we all crushed on someone whom we couldn’t have but were free to fantasize about? Admit it! Ian Abel strikes gold on this must-hear, LGBTQ+, After Dark 🕛 🌃 bop!

🎙 Ian Abel • 🎵 “Right Hand Man” • 🏷 Ian Janer • 🗓 2022

Ian Abel, “Right Hand Man”: After Dark 🕛 🌃 No. 73 (2022) [📷: Brent Faulkner, cottonbro, Foundry Co, Ian Janer, John lucas, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay, Tazz Vaughn]