sombr, crushing | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 89^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “crushing” performed by ascending alternative pop singer/songwriter sombr.

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/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 89^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we break down “crushing” performed by sombr.

“I miss the days when we were crushing on each other,” Gen-Z standout sombr (Shane Michael Boose) asserts on “Crushing”, the opening track from his debut album, I Barely Know Her. Notably, the talented alternative pop singer/songwriter dropped out of high school to pursue music full-time. With plenty of great moments on I Barely Know Her (namely “12 to 12”), and a strong social media following and presence, he validates a tough life decision. In the chorus, Boose adds, “Now you’re just crushing my soul, my lover.” That’s some heavy sugar, honey, iced tea right there!

In the verses, sombr shares the desires of his Gen-Z heart ❤️: “I want to see you in the morning.” Aww, the power of a crush! Yet, he’s also self-aware, acknowledging that she doesn’t reciprocate his feelings: “You want to shove me in the corner.” Unrequited love is the worst, and it can affect the person who is crushing fiercely in a devastating manner. In the second verse, his mental state is quite concerning: “In times like these, my mind becomes crazy / I feel like this because I miss your taste / Sometimes, I feel like I could leave this place / But then I think about my mother’s face.” Yikes.  On the bridge, Boose is jealous of a potential new suitor.  Soul-crushing for sure! Beautifully and expressively sung (even with a heavy dose of distortion on his voice at times), with relatable lyrics and well-rounded production (sombr and Tony Berg), “crushing” marks another shining moment for the ascending talented singer, songwriter, and producer.

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sombr » I Barely Know Her » SMB Music LLC / Warner » 2025

sombr, crushing: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 No. 89 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; SMB Music LLC / Warner; Bigshow Lamar Campton, Daniel Duarte, Eduardo López from Pexels; AcatXIo, djexpectations, OpenClipart-Vectors, Thai Zeo from Pixabay]

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