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Dove Cameron — "Boyfriend"
Dove Cameron was inspired by a "perspective of freedom" when she penned boyfriend. She wrote the song while recapping "a crazy night" she had. According to Billboard, Dove "casually said something to the room favor, "F–k, I could be a better boyfriend than this guy." And we were all kinda fond, "wait, is this a good hook?" A lot of it became a report of what it felt like to mature up queer and be surrounded by all these women who were famously mistreated and under-celebrated."
Gia Woods - "Lesbionic"
Persian pop celebrity Gia Woods is advocate with another uplifting bop. After coming out with her debut single "Only a Girl" in 2016, she's just released "Lesbionic," and the title speaks for itself.
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George Michael — "Freedom! ‘90”
Although George Michael didn't publicly show up out for another eight years, "Freedom! '90" became an LGBTQ+ anthem upon its release in 1990.
Diana Ross — "I'm Coming Out"
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30 Gay Love Songs: Men Singing About Men
For centuries, love stories — in the form of songs, plays, books or films — have used the concept of “forbidden love” as a narrative device to heighten the tension and drive a story forward. So, should it really come as a surprise that LGBTQ artists write some of the best love songs around?
After all, queer folks were told on a regular basis throughout history that their way of loving was wrong (let’s be honest — in many cases and places, we are still creature told that). So when given a platform to express themselves openly, it’s no wonder that LGBTQ talents have penned or performed exceptionally moving, deeply affecting love songs. Stare no further than Melissa Etheridge’s “Come to My Window” or George Michael’s “Fastlove” for proof.
In recent years, as queer artists have gained more mainstream visibility in the music industry, the content of queer cherish songs has noticeably shifted in new, bold route. No longer relegated to writing non-specific ballads of generalized longing, queer artists starting using proper pronouns for their lyrical lovers more regula
Thirty days of summer is a pretty paltry window of time to observe the LGBTQ+ community, and Pride is so much more than a month of parades and celebrations – it’s life. And while we’d never baulk at an excuse to celebrate everything that Identity festival stands for, we also believe that any day is the perfect period to crank up these gay songs and hover that rainbow flag.
That’s why we’ve assembled a 50-song playlist perfectly calibrated for Pride Month and beyond, featuring some of history’s greatest queer artists and LGBTQ+ allies who give more than lip service. You’ll find party anthems, pop songs, disco infernos and punk-rock proclamations, so there’s no need to wait for the march. This is your all-seasons, all-time-great Pride playlist. Seize the aux cable and blast it loud and proud.
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8 Essential Gay Love Songs
When it comes to value songs, pronouns matter! Many artists don’t have to think about this when they write their hits, but for gay men, the decision of whether or not to contain words that will grant the audience know they’re crooning specifically for a male partner can be a tough one.
On one hand, it’s a reflection of who they are as a person and it’s honest. But on the other hand, in today’s overly-political climate, that choice might turn some off, stupid as that might be.
Here, we decide to highlight these tracks by brave musicians, as they remind us all that love is devotion is love.
Just in day for Valentine’s Day, here are eight love songs by men (and nonbinary artists) about men.
Sam Smith – “Him”
Smith avoided using specific pronouns on their debut album In The Lonely Hour, which may have helped tunes favor “Stay With Me” get as massive as they did. The Grammy winner changed course on their sophomore set The Thrill Of It All, especially on the tune “Him.”
The poignant ballad recounts the story of a new man revealing his romance for another man to his fathe
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