Book Of Love - Boy (original 12'' Mix | Video)
: Songwriter Ted Ottaviano has stated the track was specifically written about Boy Bar , an exclusive gay club in the East Village. The lyrics capture the frustration of a woman with feelings for a man who is only interested in other men.
: The song remains culturally relevant, appearing in the 2025 horror film Companion . Book of Love - Boy (Original 12'' Mix Video)
: The track is defined by its prominent tubular bells (chimes) melody, performed by Ted Ottaviano. : Songwriter Ted Ottaviano has stated the track
: The song famously explores themes of gender roles and exclusion. Lead singer Susan Ottaviano sings, "It's not my fault that I'm not a boy," a lyric inspired by being denied entry to men's-only bars in New York City. Book of Love - Boy (Original 12'' Mix Video)