Bobby – known by his imprint Superbop Production – has just released “CRUTCHES”, a heavy new single exploring the grip of addiction. The song was unveiled June 28, 2025, accompanied by a personal note from Bobby. In it, he frames Crutches as “a confession, a scream in the mirror, a hymn for the broken routines we worship.” He explains that the track began as an anti-smoking statement but became deeply personal, reflecting on how “addiction whispers louder than fear.” Bobby stresses that Crutches is “heavy. Honest. Human,” dedicated to anyone who’s leaned too hard on a comfort or “crutch” – whether that’s cigarettes, sugar, pills, silence or anything else.
Key Themes in Crutches – Bobby’s lyrics vividly describe a cancer patient “coughing through chemo with a cigarette still in hand,” highlighting the tragic reality that many smokers continue the habit even after a cancer diagnosis. In fact, medical research shows that nearly 50% of cancer survivors who smoked carry on smoking post-diagnosis. Bobby’s words – “Not because they’re weak, but because addiction whispers louder than fear” – echo this finding. He then broadens the metaphor: we all have crutches we lean on (he lists “Sugar. Lust. Pills. Even silence.”), underscoring that addiction isn’t limited to drugs or tobacco. The artist’s own note describes the song as a “hymn for the broken routines” of daily life, and he promises an unapologetic, truthful sound. As Bobby himself puts it: “This time… I didn’t even need to swear to bring it real. Just truth. Raw, broken, human truth.”
- Music as catharsis. Experts agree that songs about personal struggle can help listeners feel less alone. As one clinical psychologist observes, when “musicians sing about their struggles and recovery,” it opens a world of “relatability, discussion, and hope” for fans fighting similar battles. Bobby is tapping into this power by sharing his own vulnerabilities in Crutches.
- Authenticity over shock. Modern rock often relies on profanity or aggression for impact, but Bobby says he purposefully stripped that away. Instead, he leans on honest storytelling. This approach aligns with other iconic songs praised for their candor. For example, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 1991 hit “Under the Bridge” – an honest reflection of Anthony Kiedis’s own struggles – was lauded by critics as his most “honest” song. Like Kiedis, Bobby trusts that truth alone can carry emotional weight.
- Heavy music, heavy themes. Crutches continues the tradition of rock and metal bands confronting addiction head-on. Observers note that metal “has graced us with several powerful songs about addiction,” and that the “medicinal power of music can act as a potent supplement to any recovery plan”. Bobby’s track fits this mold. In the world of heavy music, classics like Pantera’s “Suicide Note Pt. I” spare no detail: Phil Anselmo famously croons about “cheap cocaine, a dry inhale, the pills that kill and take the pain away” to show addiction’s pull. Bobby’s Crutches similarly confronts dependency in stark, confessional terms, aiming to “cut deeper” and “speak to the bones,” as he writes in his note.
From Anti-Smoking to Universal Struggles
Bobby’s journey with Crutches began as an anti-smoking song, but he quickly realized it had broader resonance. As he explains, “we all carry something. Crutches dressed as comfort.” The song imagery (chemo + cigarette) may be literal, but the message is universal: people cling to habits even when they know better. Research underscores how hard that can be. Despite smoking being linked to cancer and worse treatment outcomes, many patients don’t quit – nearly half of cancer survivors who smoked continue to do so. In Bobby’s words, addiction can drown out even a life-threatening diagnosis.
“Some sounds just fill the room. But this… this kind of music cuts deeper,” Bobby writes in a June 28 note. He credits feedback from a collaborator, “Mr. Benjamins,” for lighting a creative fuse after his last single. Now on his second track, Bobby says he walked a “darker path” but stayed true to his art, turning his pain into poetry. He deliberately chose no profanity, opting instead for plainspoken “truth” to convey the song’s heavy theme. This decision reflects a belief shared by music therapists: candid lyrics about addiction and pain can give listeners permission to face their own struggles.
Addiction in Music: A Long Tradition
Bobby is not alone in using music to expose addiction’s hardships. Songs about addiction have long helped fans feel understood. For example, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Under the Bridge” – a major hit on release – was often cited as Kiedis’s most “honest” song, a candid look at loneliness and dependency. In hip-hop, J. Cole’s “Once an Addict” has been called one of his most heartbreaking tracks for its brutally honest portrayal of his mother’s alcoholism. In metal, bands like Saint Vitus and Down have written unflinching anthems about loss and relapse. One list of metal addiction songs even notes that these tracks can be a “kickass” way to confront demons. Bobby’s Crutches stands on this foundation: its weighty guitar riffs and raw vocals mirror the intensity of addiction, and its lyrics refuse to flinch.
A Song for the Leaning
With Crutches, Bobby delivers an anthem for anyone who’s ever “leaned on something too hard.” He frames the track as a gift – “this one’s for you,” he says – to those using any kind of crutch to cope. In doing so, he joins a chorus of artists who turn personal pain into collective power. As addiction experts note, recognizing addiction as the “chronic relapsing” brain disorder it is is the first step toward recovery. By naming his own crutches and encouraging others to “stay loud,” Bobby insists we confront our weaknesses out in the open. In the end, Crutches is more than a song: it’s a confession turned manifesto, urging listeners to find strength in honesty and community.
References: Bobby’s themes of addiction and empowerment echo findings in recent music and health literature. Studies of music about addiction emphasize honesty and hope, while medical research confirms the tragic reality of smoking addiction among cancer patients. These sources underline why Crutches resonates – it’s grounded in real struggles that music can help address. All quotes from Bobby’s notes and lyrics are presented as given.
