Crush/Willoughby connection theory
i know inbred, the album featuring crush, is an alternate universe timeline of ethel’s life where she is born as a set of twins. she seems attracted to someone very unlike willoughby in the song crush.
i think when she sings “the neighbors son came home in a box” she is talking about willoughby but she never had the strong connection with him. so he’s just a boy who was nearby. in this universe her twin kept her safe, so she never ran into anyone’s arms for comfort.
i know this is a big reach but it adds up pretty well with him going to war. i’d love to hear other people’s thoughts or lyrics that connect or disconnect this theory!
Posted Jul 1, 2025, 4:21 PM UTC
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