YUNGBLUD’s acoustic rendition of “Polygraph Eyes”, released on August 10, 2018, strips away the punk-pop energy for something hauntingly tender, yet powerfully raw.
Born in Doncaster, Dominic Harrison—aka YUNGBLUD—paired gentle strings and soft vocals to deliver a chilling narrative about consent and vulnerability. The unplugged version turns his alt‑rock protest anthem into a cinematic bedroom confession: delicate, direct, unforgettable.
Critics hailed it as one of the most compelling acoustic tracks of his early career. One review celebrated the mellow instrumentation as the perfect backdrop for the song’s heavy subject matter—r*pe culture and blurred boundaries—making listeners confront what they might have ignored under the noise of a loud beat.
YUNGBLUD intentionally keeps the tempo slow, forcing focus on his words: “Leave it alone mate, she doesn’t want to go home with ya.” The unplugged format amplifies that plea, turning the voice of protest into something heartbreakingly intimate.
Fans quickly embraced it. On Reddit, users wrote:
“Polygraph Eyes cuz it sounds so pretty and sad”
“They just sound more raw and emotional. I love ‘Polygraph Eyes’ live”.
As part of his debut acoustic EP YUNGBLUD (Unplugged), this version set the tone—YUNGBLUD wasn’t just making catchy music anymore; he was making music that mattered. Nearly seven years on, this unplugged track still echoes with power, reminding listeners that softness can hit harder than any scream.
