The Belair Lip Bombs “Hey You”: Silence & Relationship’s End

Last Updated on 2025-10-18 by a-indie

An atmosphere that doesn’t quite mesh, words you want to say but can’t.

The other person’s silence inevitably drags out a scream from within you.

There exists a soundtrack for such suffocating moments.

The Belair Lip Bombs’ “Hey You” is a song that depicts the breakdown of communication born within intimate relationships and a yearning on the verge of explosion.

This article delves into the depths of “Hey You’s” lyrics, unraveling the world of “yearn-core” woven by its narrative and sound.

Their second album ‘Again’ is scheduled for release on October 31, 2025, and “Hey You,” which we’re covering today, is a powerful enough strike to heighten anticipation for it.

Who Are The Belair Lip Bombs

The Belair Lip Bombs are an indie rock band formed in 2017 in Frankston, Australia.

The members are Maisie Everett (Vo./Gt./Key.), Mike Bradovka (Gt.), Jimmy Droughton (Ba.), and Daniel Devlin (Dr.).

They feature a sound influenced by The Strokes, Television, and The War On Drugs, along with Maisie’s languid yet powerful vocals.

Their music, which they themselves call “yearn-core,” is themed around “yearning” and “longing.”

After releasing their debut album ‘Lush Life’ in 2023, they became the first Australian artist to sign with the Nashville-based label “Third Man Records,” garnering significant attention.

What is “yearn-core”?

Essential to discussing The Belair Lip Bombs is the coined term “yearn-core” that they themselves created.

Rather than being an established music genre or sound direction, this is a label to symbolically represent their musicality.

“Yearn” is an English verb meaning “to long for,” “to crave,” or “to pine for.”

In other words, “yearn-core” refers to a style that places painful feelings and unfulfilled desires at the core of musical expression.

They position this term as an important keyword representing their musical identity.

“Hey You” Depicts Yearning on the Verge of Explosion

“Hey You,” which we’re covering today, is the lead single from the highly anticipated second album ‘Again,’ to be released on October 31, 2025.

At the core of this song is the depiction of communication failure in romantic relationships.

The desire for “understanding without words” and the frustration of “why must I spell everything out.”

The lyrics vividly portray a protagonist forced into one-sided patience, wearing down their heart in silence.

This is not merely an outpouring of complaints, but rather a final “notice” before the relationship collapses—a piercing cry from the heart.