Wilbur Soot, Soft Boy: the song lyrics and the meaning

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On September 25, Wilbur Soot finally released the official version of Soft Boy, a song he’s been teasing on his channels for years. As easily predictable, the song went immediately viral, and the fans took the opportunity to delve again into its lines, trying to understand their meaning. In this article, we will ultimately provide all answers, and you will also find the complete lyrics at the end.

You can find the official video of the song below.

Wilbur Soot - Soft Boy (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Soft Boy: the lyrics and their meaning

Soft Boy is a song about a sensitive boy who wants to live a relationship with the girl he loves. He defines himself as a “soft boy,” meaning a sensitive guy with a tender, feminine side, and the song has many references to the cultural symbol of this social identity. Nevertheless, the singer doesn’t like the idea of being forever like that, and he wishes he could identify as a boyfriend, focusing on this role.

As the chorus says, the soft boy attitude is a necessary way to survive in a world where the protagonist doesn’t find his place. This world frequently doesn’t understand his style, dress code, or attitude. Luckily, he’s confident and proud of what he is. But he also has a strong awareness: he wants her and is ready to give up his soft boy identity to be with her.

It’s not an ahegao hoodie, it’s a work of art
I get turned on by my reflection in passing cars
I’m looking for a window to another world
Where I don’t feel as lost and bored
I just don’t wanna be a soft boy anymore
I wanna be yours

Aheago is a fashion style showing anime characters on clothes, and it’s one of the symbols that identify soft boys. Another symbol is cat ears, mentioned in the pre-chorus. Wilbur Soot admits he has mixed feelings towards them: maybe he considers them like forcing an appearance that doesn’t necessarily represent himself.

Still, I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t— I won’t wear the cat ears

The song’s verses give us an idea of the emotions the singer is living while writing the track. He ironically says he’s living the dream, but he describes the dream as uncomfortable nightmares. He also uses compelling images to represent his state of mind:

I’m living the dream
It’s just one of those dreams where you’re losing all your teeth
And if you think that it gets better
Darling, take a look at me
I’m in too deep
It’s the same dried ramen in a bowl I’m too lazy to clean
But I’m not drunk texting my ex anymore
I hope my father could be proud of me

From these lines, we understand that Wilbur Soot is struggling, but he’s also fighting. He doesn’t want to give up on dysfunctional behaviors like texting his ex, and he wants to follow what’s best for him. In this context, his identity as a soft boy and his intentions to have a relationship with the girl are the right directions for him.

After all, that’s the real meaning of the lyrics inside Soft Boy: I’m not living the best time of my life, but I know who I am and what I want. I want you; I want to be your man; and I want that to be my identity, more than the soft boy image that represented me for a long time.

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The complete lyrics

I’m living the dream
It’s just one of those dreams where you’re losing all your teeth
And if you think that it gets better
Darling, take a look at me
I’m in too deep
It’s the same dried ramen in a bowl I’m too lazy to clean
But I’m not drunk texting my ex anymore
I hope my father could be proud of me

Still, I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t wear the cat ears

It’s not an ahegao hoodie, it’s a work of art
I get turned on by my reflection in passing cars
I’m looking for a window to another world
Where I don’t feel as lost and bored
I just don’t wanna be a soft boy anymore
I wanna be yours

I’m living the dream
If you consider the dream to be haircuts and apathy
And if you think that I’ll get better
Well, darling, take a look at me
I’m in too deep
It’s the same hairstyle that I’ve had since I was seventeen
And I don’t know why
Mother, are you proud of me?

Still, I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t wear the cat ears
I won’t— I won’t wear the cat ears
Please, please, just don’t make me wear the cat ears
I’m so done with the cat ears, please

It’s not an ahegao hoodie, it’s a work of art
I get turned on by my reflection in passing cars
I’m looking for a window to another world
Where I don’t feel as lost and bored
I just don’t wanna be a soft boy anymore
I wanna be yours

I wanna be yours
I wanna be yours
Oh-oh
It’s not an ahegao hoodie, it’s a work of art