Omar Apollo, “Bi Fren” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

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On the 9^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz (2022), we highlight the song, “Bi Fren” performed by Omar Apollo.

ring on the B-O-P-Z, like #SLAYYY! LGBTQ Bopz is a column t that embraces, highlights, and celebrates singles and tracks by LGBTQIA musicians. On LGBTQ Bopz

we provide background info and insight into the respective musician(s), as well as analyze + go gaga over the 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 and the BOPZ can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, on the 9^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz

(2022), we highlight

“Bi Fren” performed by

Omar Apollo.

Theme & Lyrics

star eyes “I still like him, I still like him / I used to drive around your block without no license / Separate you and your bitch, I’m not no hyphen.” Hmm, sounds queer to me! The thing is, no one knows precisely how Mexican American musician, Omar Apollo, identifies sexually. His music, however, doesn’t shy away from sexuality, and by sexuality, beyond those standard heterosexual relationships. In the second verse of the captivating “Bi Fren” ( Apolonio, 2020), Omar clearly has issues with his ‘friend’s’ girlfriend: “I hate your bitch, so I dipped out and jumped the high fence / He talking ‘bout hi friend, I’m talkin’ bout bi friend.”

Bitmoji Image There’s clearly significance in the ‘bi friend’ lyric, which speaks to his friend being bisexual and of course saying goodbye because he has no more use for him… well, sort of. In the third verse, Omar sings, “I wanna see you all night but I know you don’t care / Not in love, but I’ll be right here…” You’re not in love, Omar? Hmm… Anyways, in the chorus, we presume this guy is whom Omar refers to as he sings, “You is not important / You a memory / Tryna get the green.” Still, doesn’t it feel like there’s bitterness? Heartbreak? Rejection?

Final Thoughts

Bitmoji Image If “Bi Fren” does happen to be true, I’m trying to understand why this guy wouldn’t want Omar Apollo? I mean, let’s be honest – he’s a stud! Regardless, “Bi Fren” is a song I’ll never get enough of nor can I stop writing about. Literally, look at the Appears in list and see how much I’ve used this groovy, pop gem!