Ridiculously infectious to the point I had it on loop in my head after just one listen, Zachary Booth’s sugary sweet pop anthem “HBD!” is a dose of fun when you’re feeling glum.
The song revolves around the transformation of a long-standing friendship that gradually diminishes over time. Booth reflects on the shift from the once-consistent exchange of “Happy Birthday!” messages to a disheartening and waned silence. It’s a universally relatable scenario serves, one that all of us who’ve seen friendships devolve can see the expression behind. Musically, there’s such a warmth and spark it that you can’t help but be feeling a dose of nostalgia and contemplation.
With heartfelt honesty and a melody that’s irresistible , Zachary Booth pieces together a bittersweet theme into a very sweet tune. It’s a pop song that stays true to itself and is god damn infectious through and through.