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Boygenius – Not Strong Enough (2023) | Track profile | Dork

Tracks
Boygenius
the record
Not Strong Enough

TRACK

Not Strong Enough

Release date: 30th March 2023

From the record

Track 6

3:55

Alternative Music

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About This Track

"Not Strong Enough" is a track by Boygenius, from the album the record, released 30th March 2023. The track is 3:55 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 12 articles about Boygenius.

About the Artist

Boygenius

Boygenius

Lyrics

Not Strong Enough

Black hole opened in the kitchen
Every clock's a different time
It would only take the energy to fix it
I don't know why I am

The way I am, not strong enough to be your man
I try, I can't stop staring at the ceiling fan and
Spinning out about things that haven't happened
Breathing in and out

Drag racing through the canyon
Singing "Boys Don't Cry"
Do you see us getting scraped up off the pavement?
I don't know why I am

The way I am, not strong enough to be your man
I lie, I am just lowering your expectations
Half a mind that keeps the other second guessing
Close my eyes and count

Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god

Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god

Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god
Always an angel, never a god

I don't know why I am the way I am
There's something in the static, I think I've been having revelations
Comin' to, in the front seat, nearly empty
Skip the exit to our old street and go home

Go home alone

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Track details

From the record

3:552023

Listen

Album

31st March 2023

Track number

6

Release year

2023

1Without You Without Them
1:22
2$20
3:20
3Emily I'm Sorry
3:35
4True Blue
4:56

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Boygenius — Not Strong Enough

Boygenius — Not Strong Enough

Not Strong Enough

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the rest - EP

Boygenius - EP

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We're In Love (Julien Baker Version)

We're In Love (Demo)

You're Still The One

The Parting Glass

Motion Sickness

Afraid of Heights

Satanistthe record

Letter To An Old Poetthe record

Revolution 0the record

True Bluethe record

Without You Without Themthe record

Cool About Itthe record

We're In Lovethe record

Emily I'm Sorrythe record

Anti-Cursethe record

Don’t Fuck With My Girl

Leonard Cohenthe record

We're In Love (demo — live from the studio)

Afraid Of Heights

Bite The Hand (June 5, 2018 demo)

Stay Down (June 5, 2018 demo)

Me & My Dog (June 5, 2018 demo)

Cowboy Take Me Away

Salt In the Wound

Bite The HandBoygenius

Ketchum, IDBoygenius

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Afraid Of Heights
Black Hole
Powers
Voyager
$20the record
3:20
Afraid of Heights
2:41
Anti-Cursethe record
3:19
Bite the Hand
3:12
Bite The HandBoygenius
Bite The Hand (June 5, 2018 demo)

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Lucy Dacus reflects on Boygenius ending at "perfect time" after surpassing all expectations

Lucy Dacus reflects on Boygenius ending at "perfect time" after surpassing all expectations

Dacus says Boygenius ended their successful run at the right time, preserving friendships while turning focus to solo projects.

17 Mar 2025 • 7:02 pm

boygenius have a new EP on the way, with 'the rest' coming in October

boygenius have a new EP on the way, with 'the rest' coming in October

The four-track release will be out next month.

26 Sept 2023 • 8:43 am

boygenius have released a new animated video for 'Cool About It' (feat. a dog)

boygenius have released a new animated video for 'Cool About It' (feat. a dog)

It's a cut from their recent album 'the record'.

21 Sept 2023 • 7:09 am

boygenius have released ‘the film’, directed by Kristen Stewart - watch

boygenius have released ‘the film’, directed by Kristen Stewart - watch

Debut album 'the record' is out today (31st March).

31 Mar 2023 • 7:23 am

boygenius have shared a bunch North American 2023 headline tour dates

boygenius have shared a bunch North American 2023 headline tour dates

They'll be supported by Carly Rae Jepsen, Claud, Bartees Strange and more.

29 Mar 2023 • 12:32 pm

boygenius have announced a few global listening events, plus a Banquet out-store show

boygenius have announced a few global listening events, plus a Banquet out-store show

The trio will release their new album in March.

24 Mar 2023 • 11:41 am

Ashnikko, Arlo Parks, boygenius and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

Ashnikko, Arlo Parks, boygenius and more - this is what's fresh on the Dork Radio playlist this week

Here are the new tracks joining our heavy rotation this week.

13 Mar 2023 • 11:29 am

boygenius have announced a second show in Halifax, UK

boygenius have announced a second show in Halifax, UK

The trio will release their new album in March.

2 Mar 2023 • 9:04 pm

boygenius have shared another taster of their upcoming album, 'Not Strong Enough'

boygenius have shared another taster of their upcoming album, 'Not Strong Enough'

Their debut album 'the record' will arrive on 31st March

1 Mar 2023 • 8:17 pm

boygenius have announced two UK shows with ridic good supports

boygenius have announced two UK shows with ridic good supports

The trio will release their new album in March.

24 Feb 2023 • 10:12 am

boygenius have returned with three new tracks, and news of their debut album, 'the record'

boygenius have returned with three new tracks, and news of their debut album, 'the record'

Check out '$20', 'Emily I’m Sorry', and 'True Blue' now.

18 Jan 2023 • 5:19 pm

Signs are pointing to boygenius being back and doing… something

Signs are pointing to boygenius being back and doing… something

They have been announced as performing at Coachella 2023.

10 Jan 2023 • 9:56 pm

6Not Strong Enough

3:55

10We're In Love

12Letter To An Old Poet

—Not Strong Enough

—Emily I'm Sorry

—Emily I'm Sorry

Credits

Production & Engineering

Writer: Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers
Producer: Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers
Co-Producer: Catherine Marks
Engineer: Bobby Mota, Catherine Marks, Garry Purohit, illuminati hotties, Owen Lantz, Will Maclellan
Vocals: Julien Baker, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers
Additional Production: Ethan Gruska, illuminati hotties, Jay Som, Tony Berg
Mastering Engineer: Patricia Sullivan
Mixing Engineer: Mike Mogis
Recording Engineer: Catherine Marks
Video Editor: Jackson Bridgers