LoveLeo, Rosie | Track Review 🎵

“Rosie,” the second single by rising ‘anti pop’ artist LoveLeo is a ‘short, but sweet,’ absolutely infectious, left-of-center bop.

Pop (or perhaps ‘anti pop’) artist LoveLeo (Leo Reilly) earned a breakout, viral hit at the end of 2019 with “BOYFREN”.  When a song goes viral, it’s definitely worth dissecting what made it ‘kind of a big deal.’  With “BOYFREN,” a number of factors make it infectious – the production (rather simple, yet potent), the vocals, and maybe most of all, the lyrics.  A prime example of the ‘lyricism’: “You know I’m grade A / Ya boyfriend wanna B me / You go outta your way / To make sur eyou don’t C me.” Wow.  But this isn’t about “BOYFREN,” but rather Reilly’s second single, “Rosie.”

Some of the same characteristics that made “BOYFREN” a bop also make “Rosie” a bop.  The lyrics are simple, but quite effective.  The chorus lifts off/references “Ring Around the Rosie” of all things.

“Ring around the Rosie
Barely even know me
Pockets full and I don’t care
Now you getting nosy
Acting like you know me
Fire burnin’ everywhere.”

Beyond “Ring Around the Rosie,” LoveLeo concocts his own original, straightforward lyrics that end up being quite potent.  “It’s a match, then a spark / I can help you see in the dark,” he sings on the second verse, later adding, “But I don’t mind, I don’t care / Picture perfect guys sitting everywhere / Do my best, fuck the rest / I try… for you.” Besides the colorful lyrics, there’s the unique production, with incredible character, and something of an underground appeal.  And last but not least, there are the vocals by Reilly where he exhibits great personality.

Final Thoughts 

If you haven’t checked out LoveLeo yet, well, it’s the perfect time.  Start with “BOYFREN,” and then slide right into the song at hand, “Rosie.”  Ultimately, “Rosie” is a short, but sweet, absolutely infectious, left-of-center bop.  Why? Well, you can thank fun lyrics, unique production, and ample personality from Reilly.

LoveLeo • “ROSIE” – Single • GODMODE / Republic • Release: 3.6.20

Photo Credits: GODMODE / Republic