"" is a single by New Zealand indie-pop artist BENEE , released on February 15, 2022, as the second track from her EP Lychee . The song is known for its breezy, surf-pop energy that contrasts with its surreal and slightly dark visual accompaniment. Video Concept and Production
: The video follows BENEE on a "dream date" with a beach boy who is eventually revealed to be a vampire .
BENEE: The Duality of A Kiwi Hit-Maker - Rolling Stone Australia
: The lyrics "You’re quiet & I’m loud... It makes sense the difference" point to a personality clash that adds to the song's central tension.
Lyrically, "Beach Boy" explores the dynamics of a casual, fleeting relationship. BENEE describes it as a "fantasy" song about wanting a "Beach Boy" to be her "bitch" for just a day, highlighting a sense of playfulness and control.
The official music video, directed by , features a narrative that blends retro-summer vibes with supernatural elements.
: Produced by Greg Kurstin, the track leans into a "slacker-pop" sound that departs from the more electronic-heavy "Supalonely".
: It utilizes a nostalgic, slightly hazy filter that mimics vintage film, which aligns with the song's 1960s-inspired guitar riffs. Filming : The video was made with the support of NZ On Air . Song Themes
"" is a single by New Zealand indie-pop artist BENEE , released on February 15, 2022, as the second track from her EP Lychee . The song is known for its breezy, surf-pop energy that contrasts with its surreal and slightly dark visual accompaniment. Video Concept and Production
: The video follows BENEE on a "dream date" with a beach boy who is eventually revealed to be a vampire .
BENEE: The Duality of A Kiwi Hit-Maker - Rolling Stone Australia benee_beach_boy_official_music_video
: The lyrics "You’re quiet & I’m loud... It makes sense the difference" point to a personality clash that adds to the song's central tension.
Lyrically, "Beach Boy" explores the dynamics of a casual, fleeting relationship. BENEE describes it as a "fantasy" song about wanting a "Beach Boy" to be her "bitch" for just a day, highlighting a sense of playfulness and control. "" is a single by New Zealand indie-pop
The official music video, directed by , features a narrative that blends retro-summer vibes with supernatural elements.
: Produced by Greg Kurstin, the track leans into a "slacker-pop" sound that departs from the more electronic-heavy "Supalonely". BENEE: The Duality of A Kiwi Hit-Maker -
: It utilizes a nostalgic, slightly hazy filter that mimics vintage film, which aligns with the song's 1960s-inspired guitar riffs. Filming : The video was made with the support of NZ On Air . Song Themes