Avery has this way of taking the most specific, gut-wrenching relationship experiences and turning them into these beautifully relatable moments, and the boys who don't know what they want is no exception.
The song has that signature Avery touch—piano-driven, emotionally charged, and wrapped in this soft vulnerability that hits right where it hurts (in the best way). Her voice? As always, effortlessly stunning. She lays down this story about *almost* relationships and indecisive guys in a way that feels like she’s reading your diary or pulling words straight from a late-night rant with your bestie. It's like... you’re not even sad—you’re just over it, and that’s the energy this track gives off.
She calls this a sister song to you’re just a guy, and honestly, I get that. It's not a breakup anthem or a sad girl ballad—it’s more like an "I see through your BS and I’m not sticking around" anthem. The lyrics are super simple but cut so deep because, let’s be real, we’ve all been there. That one line—"people will act the part of someone in a relationship while not wanting one" —like, ouch?? She’s calling it exactly as it is, and I think that's why this resonates so hard.
Production-wise, the minimalist approach makes her vocals and the raw emotion stand front and center. There’s no distraction—just Avery, a piano, and a story we’ve all lived through at some point. It’s stripped back, it’s authentic, and it just feels... real. This is one of those songs you play on repeat when you’re driving at night, screaming the lyrics because it just gets you.
Overall, the boys who don’t know what they want is another solid addition to Avery’s growing catalog of heartbreak anthems with a twist of empowerment. It’s like she’s saying, "Yeah, this happened, but we’re not dwelling on it anymore." And honestly? That’s the energy we need in 2025.
Words by Luna Cardoso
