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The 40 Best LGBTQ+-Inspired Songs About Love and Acceptance
Loving and accepting yourself is easier said than done, no matter who you are or what you’re going through. But music can obtain you through pretty much anything. Thankfully, for members of the LGBTQ+ community, there are a lot of people (including some of our favorite musical artists) who have been there before and want to offer their support through their music. Sometimes the song you need is an angsty anthem. Other times you're happy as a clam and wanna pump your fists. And sometimes you need to sit in your feelings with a ballad. There are truly songs for every occasion.
Here are the best LGBTQ+-inspired songs from the recent past that help spread the idea of love and acceptance of all people, no matter who they are or who they verb, and some with lyrical tips for being an ally.
"Good Luck, Babe!" by Chappell Roan
Don't even think about suppressing those gay thoughts around Chappell Roan. The Missouri-raised artist, who has talked about growing up believing her sexuality to be a sin, is now about as
58 Greatest Pride Songs and LGBTQ+ Anthems for Your Playlist
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"Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
No playlist is complete without this banger by Lady Gaga, a longtime LGBTQ+ icon who's bisexual herself. It proclaims, “No matter gay, straight or bi / Lesbian, transgendered life / I’m on the right track, baby / I was born to survive.” The song (and album) later inspired Gaga's non-profit organization, the Born This Way Foundation.
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"Pink Pony Club" by Chappell Roan
With lyrics like, "I heard that there's a special place/Where boys and girls can all be queens every single day," this song is basically made for Pride. Play it when you're getting ready, to get the party rolling or to hold it going.
"I'm Coming Out" by Diana Ross
Apparently, Chic's Nile Rodgers was inspired to write this funky dance hit for Diana Ross after seeing multiple drag queens dressed as the singer at a New York gay club. Since then, the noun has become an empowering and celebratory LGBTQ+ co Credits to: moisexgoro From picket lines to Pride parades, music has been the heartbeat of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. It's a rallying cry, a lament, and a joyous declaration of identity. Songs have the power to unite, inspire, and give a voice to our struggles and triumphs. The fight for LGBTQIA+ equality is far from over, but music has been there every step of the way, providing a soundtrack of both defiance and hope. In the journey toward justice and equality, certain songs have risen above the lie down, becoming anthems of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement. These melodies of protest have rallied individuals together, captured moments in time, ignited movements, and offered solace when words failed. Here are five iconic songs that have resonated across generations, from the classics that have stood the test of time to contemporary ballads that capture the ongoing struggle for equality. These songs remind us that every voice, whether sung or spoken, matters in the march toward justice. Join us as we celebrate the artistry, courage, and message of solidarity woven int Thirty days of summer is a pretty paltry window of period to celebrate 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 Pride stands for, we also believe that any time is the perfect time to crank up these gay songs and fly that rainbow flag. That’s why we’ve assembled a song playlist perfectly calibrated for Pride Month and beyond, featuring some of history’s greatest queer artists and LGBTQ+ allies who pay 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 parade. This is your all-seasons, all-time-great Pride playlist. Grab the aux cable and blast it loud and proud. Listen to these songs on Amazon Music RECOMMENDED: Been there, done that? Think again, my frie
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