Jude York, Mr Porcelain | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

In the 8^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight the song, “Mr. Porcelain” performed by Jude York. 

Be prepared to #SLAY! LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 embraces, highlights, and celebrates singles and tracks by LGBTQIA musicians or allies.  In this column, we provide background and insight into the respective musician(s), as well as analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops being served up.  Furthermore, when the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is articulated to the fullest.  All styles of music are welcome while the BOPZ can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 8^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2023), we highlight 🎵 “Mr Porcelain” performed by 🎙 Jude York.  

“Oh, he’s so attractive, could never be him / I think he might break if my hand touched his skin.” Ah, the sheer beauty of the boy, as well as songs about boys! Australian pop artist🎙 Jude York impresses with another fantastic addition to the queer music collection with 🎵 “Mr Porcelain”.  Essentially, York paints a picture of a man who is a perfect 10 – handsomeness exemplified to the n^th degree.  “I’ve never been so close to such pretty things,” he continues singing in ode to this god in the pre-chorus.  Not only does York desire this hunk, but he also seems simultaneously envious and perturbed by his perfection.

The chorus on this gorgeous pop record is the crème de la crème, shedding light on this complicated god. “Mr. Porcelain doll, Mr. Instagram scroll,” he begins, adding, “Does it ever get lonely up there on the wall / To be looked at, but never to hold?” Thought provoking by all means.  Honestly, as a society, gay, straight, or otherwise, it is hard for us NOT to objectify someone beautiful.  At the same time, personally connecting with someone so beautiful beyond looking or perhaps an empty, superficial conversation, makes them unattainable.  “He’s so beautifully perfect on everyone’s phone,” York sings, adding, “To be looked at, knowing he’ll never call.” Everyone has their own version of a 🎵 “Mr Porcelain”, sigh.

🎙 Jude York • 🎵 “Mr. Porcelain” • 🏷 Yoyo Music • 🗓 2023

Jude York, “Mr Porcelain”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 8 (2023) [📷: Brent Faulkner/ The Musical Hype; Yoyo Music; Anna Shvets, Monstera, Polina Tankilevitch, RODNAE Productions, Spencer Cooper, Uriel Mont via Pexels; Jim, Kurious via Pixabay; Hugo Herrera on Unsplash]