21 Terrific Songs with ‘Come’ in the Title features songs by Cub Sport, Jeremy Zucker, Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga, Miguel & Miranda Lambert.

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ccording to short-lived, soul legend Sam Cooke, “It’s been a long time coming / But I know, ‘A Change is Gonna Come’.” Amen brother, amen! For Dexys Midnight Runners, well, they just want Eileen to come on: “‘Come on Eileen’ / Oh, I swear (What he means) At this moment you mean everything.” #Classic.  In the case of another soul master, the late, great Teddy Pendergrass, he urges on “Come Go with Me,” to, well, “Come on and go with me / Come on over to my place.” Can you say SEX? Bringing the ‘come’ into the 2000s, Norah Jones sweetly sings, “‘Come Away with Me’ in the night / Come away with me…”

Sigh, if it wasn’t made explicitly clear, the four aforementioned songs all feature the word ‘come’ in their title.  Furthermore, come is a key verb.  This playlist compiles 21 TERRIFIC SONGS WITH ‘COME’ IN THE TITLE.  Now, just to clarify, ‘come’ can be in different forms – prefix, past tense, -ing, and etc. – but some form of the word MUST be featured in the title to earn a spot on this list.  21 TERRIFIC SONGS WITH ‘COME’ IN THE TITLE features songs courtesy of Cub Sport (“Come Out”),  Jeremy Zucker (“comethru”), Jonas Brothers (“Comeback”), Lady Gaga (“Come to Mama”), Miguel (“Come Through and Chill”), and Miranda Lambert (“It All Comes Out in the Wash”) among others.

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1. Jonas Brothers, “Comeback”

Happiness Begins • Jonas Brothers Recording / Republic • 2019

“Baby, if you stay then I won’t let you down / Whatever we’ve done, whatever we’ll do / Baby, if you come back now / I’ll come back to you.” In 2019, Jonas Brothers shocked the world and made a comeback.  Prior to the release of Happiness Begins, it had been a decade since Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas had released an album.  During that extended hiatus, Nick Jonas released a couple of solo albums.  Joe Jonas also released a solo album, before becoming the frontman of another pop collective, DNCE. Regardless, the resulting album is well-rounded, and perhaps nothing better speaks to the rebound than “Comeback.”

“Comeback” concludes Happiness Begins energetically.  Keeping things brief, the 14^th track just inches past the two-and-a-half-minute mark.  In addition to its brevity, “Comeback” is also relatively simple.  Nonetheless, “Comeback,” as well as the ‘comeback’ album that is Happiness Begins is ultimately satisfying.  Basically, as the aforementioned excerpt from the chorus suggests, Nick and Joe Jonas want their respective baes to stay… or come back –read into however you’d like.  Matters of the heart are in play – that’s the big takeaway from the ‘comeback’ Jo Bros.

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2. Cub Sport, “Come Out”

Cub Sport • Cub Sport • 2019

Australian alt-pop collective Cub Sport (Tim Nelson, Dan Puusaari, Sam Netterfield, and Zoe Davis) returned in 2019 with their self-titled, third studio album.  Cub Sport certainly doesn’t disappoint, particularly incorporating the process of coming to terms with sexuality and falling in love. “Come Out” is among the biggest moments of the album, finding Nelson addressing his sexuality (“Yeah, I came out and I felt fucking free”).

Nelson makes it clear that sexuality isn’t the only thing he struggled with, continuing on the second verse, “But there’s more I keep inside of me.” Interestingly, on the bridge, he reveals some of his struggles (“I struggle with my body and my mind from time to time”). “Come Out” previously appeared on the gargantuan, pride-filled playlist, Totally Awesome LGBTQ Songs Beaming with Pride, as well as 19 Songs That Reference Coming Out, published in August 2019.

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3. Chris Brown, “Come Together”

Ft. H.E.R.

Indigo • RCA • 2019

On his 10^th studio album Indigo, Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Chris Brown seemed to be ‘feeling himself’ just a little bit too much.  Actually, a lot too much.  Why? After releasing the excessively long Heartbreak on a Full Moon in 2017,  he felt that he needed to drop another overstuffed album – ugh.  Indigo isn’t three hours long, but still exceeds two hours which is absolutely too much.  The good news is that Indigo has its moments, which includes the third track, “Come Together.”

“I can’t say that I never dreamed of touchin’ on you / Ain’t that what wild dreams are made of,” Chris Brown sings on the pre-chorus, continuing, “So many feelings involved / We can’t pretend, don’t play it off / I wanna feel everything and I want you, whoa.” Fair enough.  As aforementioned, “Come Together” is among the finer moments on Indigo.  Brown collaborates with fellow Grammy-winner H.E.R. There’s a cool throwback sensibility, coupled with the über-slick backdrop that clearly has 2019 written all over it. The vocal chemistry between the two is arguably the biggest selling point. “Come Together” is sensual from both sides, but Brown favors suggestiveness as opposed to utter explicitness.  It bodes well in his favor here. Maybe, just maybe, he should consider it more often, and let his dynamic voice shine as opposed to his penchant for the hedonistic.  That said, filthy single “Wobble Up” is a bop…

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4. Why Don’t We, “Come to Brazil”

Come to Brazil [Single] • Atlantic • 2019

In 2018, the boy band newbies Why Don’t Me (Corbyn Besson, Daniel Seavey, Zach Herron, Jonah Marais, and Jack Avery) released their highly-anticipated debut album, 8 Letters. 8 Letters arrived after releasing numerous singles and EPs.  In 2019, the collective continued its ascent releasing numerous singles including the short and sweet “Come to Brazil”.

“Come to Brazil” is incredibly sexy – “We was up late to the daytime / She was movin’ to the bassline / Big bubble, little waistline…”.  Furthermore, the boys exhibit plenty of swagger (“The party was boring, then without warning / Saw something foreign walk through the door”) and of course, sexual innuendo.  Unsurprising given its reference to Brazil, the record features Latin music cues within the production work. Released alongside “I Still Do,” “Come to Brazil” is a fine companion-piece to offering respective similarities and contrasts.  The boys don’t reinvent the wheel, but this is definitely a pretty sweet gem.

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5. Miranda Lambert, “It All Comes Out in the Wash”

Wildcard • Vanner / Sony Music • 2019

“‘Cause it’ll all come out, all come out in the wash /… Every little stain, every little heartbreak / No matter how messy it got / You take the sin and the men, and you throw ‘em all in / And you put that sucker on spin.” Hmm, it seems that Grammy-winning country artist Miranda Lambert is talking about more than just washing some clothes on “It All Comes Out in the Wash”.  Lambert has remained quite consistent throughout her career.  Her seventh studio album, Wildcard (November 1, 2019), is expected to be another winning addition to her discography.

“If you wear a white shirt to a crawfish boil / Stonewashed jeans while you’re changing the oil…” Huh? Must be a southern, country thing.  Regardless, Miranda Lambert does reference literal dirty laundry, as above, but the juicier ‘dirty laundry’ is metaphorical.  She provides some insight into this energetic gem, via Nash Country Daily:

“…The song is just kind of a mix of scenarios that all of us have either been a part of or seen or, ya know, something that’s happened in all of our lives, and realizing that when you have something in your life that’s a little unclean at times or hurtful or a moment that you wish would pass, it does all pass and it all comes out in the wash.”

Awesomeness! Beyond the chorus, excerpted at the top, the bridge is quite a treat:

“And the laundry list goes like this
Every teardrop, every white lie
Every dirty cotton sheet, let it line dry
All the mistakes, all the wild streaks
That’s why the good Lord made bleach, oh-oh.”

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6. Chance the Rapper, “Sun Come Down”

The Big Day • Chance the Rapper • 2019

“I let the sun come down without letting you know exactly what I mean / Exactly what you mean to me.” “Sun Come Down” brings more thoughtful, reflective rap to The Big Day, the debut studio album by Grammy-winning rapper Chance the Rapper.  In the context of The Big Day, “Sun Come Down” follows enjoyable-enough, but less transcendent numbers “Get a Bag” and “Slide Around.”

This is easily one of the better songs on the album because Chance the Rapper digs deeper.  “Please don’t let my death be about my death / Please don’t make no movies about my death,” he raps on the first verse, later adding, “Don’t misconstrue my offerings to offer new advice / If I said it, I meant it / If I’m dead, it’s cemented.”

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7. Kane Brown, “Baby Come Back to Me”

Experiment • Sony Music Entertainment • 2018

“Just think about the good times / And everything we had / Don’t go throwin’ that away / I need you so damn bad.” Kane Brown commences his sophomore album Experiment in mean, yet awesome fashion on “Baby Come Back to Me.” A country record to the nth degree, Brown begins on autopilot, delivering a strong, invested vocal.  He’s backed by a high-energy backdrop including rhythm acoustic guitar, sick, souped-up electric guitars, and pummeling drums.

The best part of the album opener is the chorus, which arrives at the top of the record in all its glory.

“Baby come back to me
Give me one more chance
One more chance to be, to be a better man
This don’t have to be goodbye
Don’t do this to me tonight
Just come back to me
Yeah, baby come back to me.”

“Baby Come Back to Me” previously appeared on the playlist, 13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby.

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8. Nicki Minaj, “Come and See About Me”

Queen • Cash Money / Young Money • 2018

 

“Come, come see about me / Come, come see about me / Know it can’t always be about me / Just come, come, see about me…” After a four-year hiatus between albums, Nicki Minaj returned in 2018 with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, Queen. The lengthy effort is comprised of 19 tracks, clocking in at 70 minutes. While not every song on Queen was made equal by any means, “Come See About Me” marks one of the better moments.

“…You know I’m still trying to find where we went wrong at.” Following the “2 Lit 2 Late Interlude,” Nicki Minaj superbly showcases her personal, vulnerable side on “Come See About Me” – “Love’s always love, you can’t fake it / So please don’t try to deny me of that, no.” Not only is this one of the better moments from Queen as aforementioned, arguably, this is her best singing performance of the LP.  The chorus, excerpted above, is relatively simple, but incredibly memorable.  “Come and See About Me” previously appeared on the playlist Songs That Require Sharp Sight to See, Vol. 1.

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9. Jeremy Zucker, “comethru”

Summer, (EP) • Republic • 2018

“I’m trying to realize / It’s alright to not be fine on your own.” Insightful! New Jersey-bred pop musician Jeremy Zucker showcased tremendous potential on his simple, yet incredibly effective, relatable single, “comethru”. The production is solid, initially fueled by the guitar accompaniment, a perfect backdrop for Zucker’s expressive pipes.  As he sings, he sounds both distinct, nuanced, and authentic. “Comethru” appears on Zucker’s 2018 EP, Summer,. As the aforementioned excerpt from the pre-chorus suggests, Zucker desires company – he doesn’t merely want to be by himself anymore. 

As the title suggests, Zucker wants a legitimate relationship, hence why he says, “And there’s one thing that I need from you / Can you come through?” On the second verse, he seems to comment on his social issues, asserting, “Couldn’t put my phone down / Scrolling patiently / It’s all the same to me / Just faces on a screen, yeah.”  Ultimately, he wants what most of us want, love – a human connection transcendent of the emptiness of social media and impersonal relationships.

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10. Pusha T, “Come Back Baby”

DAYTONA • GOOD / Def Jam • 2018

Virginia rapper Pusha T returned in a ‘big way’ in 2018 with his third studio album, Daytona. Big certainly doesn’t accurately describe the length of Daytona, which is comprised of a skinny seven tracks running a total of 21 minutes long.  One of the standouts from the brief effort is “Come Back Baby,” which commences epically with an intro about drug addicts (heroin specifically), sampling The Mighty Hannibal.  As expected, producer Kanye West shows his knack for brilliantly tying in samples.

The chorus later samples George Jackson:

“Never have I been locked up in a world of misery
I need you darling to set me free
Come back baby, try me one more time
Ooh, baby, I’m ‘bout to go out of my mind…”

Beginning with the first verse, the main, minimalist production kicks in, signaled by Pusha T asserting, “Dope just touched down, I’m so grateful / Numbers so low, bitch, be thankful.”  The modus operandi is the same – drugs, drugs, drugs. “Cocaine concierge, longest running trapper of the year.” “Come Back Baby” previously appeared on the playlist, 13 Intriguing Songs All About the Baby.

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11. Keith Urban, “Coming Home”

Ft. Julia Michaels

Graffiti U • Capitol • 2018

“There’s a place that I know where they all know me / I gotta get back now to the ones who love me / Wrap myself around you, never let you go / There’s nothin’ in the world that feels like / The place that I know where they all know me.” On “Coming Home”, a highlight from Graffiti U, Keith Urban taps singer/songwriter Julia Michaels for the assist. Further making the record interesting is producer J.R. Rotem, who is noted for his pop and urban productions.

Vocally, Urban retains his country sensibilities.  While the modern pop cues are served up in a heavy dosage throughout “Coming Home” (synths, 808s, and drum programming) a familiar sound, engrained in country music will ease the nerves of some skeptics – the guitar!  A catchy chorus (aforementioned) serves as a huge selling point.  Michaels, by the way, doesn’t appear until the bridge section, alongside Urban. “Coming Home” previously appeared on the playlist, 13 Songs That Embrace the Mantra, ‘No Place Like Home’, published in February 2019.

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12. Mac Miller, “Come Back to Earth”

Swimming • Warner Bros. • 2018

“My regrets look just like texts I shouldn’t send / And I got neighbors, they’re more like strangers / We could be friends / I just need a way out of my head / I’ll do anything for a way out / Of my head.” Mac Miller returned with arguably his most personal, honest, and mature album of his career with his fifth and final studio album, Swimming. Prior to his tragic death, Miller was in the midst of a storm, filled with regret about the mistakes he’s made. Swimming was clearly influenced by the turbulent year for Miller, which included a break-up with Ariana Grande and an arrest for a DUI and hit and run in California.  Shifting the focus from Swimming as a whole, we examine the record that best fits the parameters of this playlist, “Come Back to Earth.”

“Oh, the things I’d do
To spend a little time in hell
And what I won’t tell you
I prolly never even tell myself.”

Talk about a mood, “Come Back to Earth” kicks off Swimming in mellow, yet ‘heavy’ fashion.  Miller clearly seems to be in the midst of that aforementioned storm.  Ultimately, it’s a terrific opener that superbly sets the tone for the album. Sadly, you wish that something could’ve been done to prevent such a talented individual from dying at such a young age. “Come Back to Earth” previously appeared on the playlists 9 Songs About the Planets and Pluto Too and Alluring Songs Where the Keyword is Back, Vol. 1.

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13. Zak Abel, “You Come First”

Ft. Saweetie

You Come First [Single] • Atlantic • 2018

“Let me go down, down, down, down / You know that it makes me happy / Hearing you loud, loud, loud, loud / When you feel my love.” Hmm, doesn’t take too much thinking to realize that Zak Abel is referencing that pleasure often referred to as sex on single “You Come First”, featuring Saweetie.  It’s a popular topic in pop music, so, the British urban-pop standout is right at home expressing the desires of his nether… ha ha.

Okay, to be fair, “You Come First” isn’t all about what Zak Abel enjoys doing. He seems to genuinely care about his girl being treated selfishly – “If only your walls happened to talk / They’d say you had a lot of selfish lovers.” Still, the sexual innuendo is pretty damn ripe, capped off by the chorus which isn’t exactly the script of your chivalrous love song.

“Darling, yo-o-ou come first
Let me give you what yo-o-ou deserve
If I’mma love you, make you
Feel like you’re the only one
Then yo-o-ou come first, uh.”

Sure, give the guy credit for putting himself out there, but still, isn’t that what many guys, including those “selfish lovers” want from their respective partner? Similarly, the second verse continues to ‘amp-up’ the sex game, while Saweetie makes an appearance on the third verse.  Referring to herself as a ‘bitch’ a couple times (assuming a ‘bad’ one), she makes it clear, “Understand you ain’t dealing with no basic bitch,” and “I be running up a check, watch a bitch work / Try and keep up baby, but I finish first.” The sex is ‘out of control’ on “You Come First,” but it’s an enjoyable, well-rounded pop record when it’s all said and done.  “You Come First” previously appeared on the playlist 11 Captivating Songs About Firsts, published in late August 2019.

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14. Miguel, “Come Through and Chill”

Ft. J. Cole & Salaam Remi

War & Leisure • RCA • 2017

On “Come Through and Chill”, a highlight from his 2017 album, War & Leisure, Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel is assisted by J. Cole and Salaam Remi.  Remi handles the production duties, giving “Come Through and Chill” a soulful, old-school sensibility.  J. Cole delivers the first verse over the chill production work, a truly great way to kick things off.  He’s a fitting partner for Miguel, who follows up with laid-back, sexy, sexual verses.

In between the verses he drops enjoyable pre-chorus, chorus, and post-choruses that keep things simple, yet effective. The best of those three sections is the chorus:

“Just say you will, will, will

Come through and chill, chill, chill

Just say you will, will, will

Come through and chill, chill, chill.”

Cole returns for another verse, adding more goodness. Although it’s lengthy, nearing five-and-a-half-minutes, it’s a worthwhile, chill lift to War & Leisure.  So, in other words, make sure you ‘come through!’

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15. The Weeknd, “I Feel It Coming”

Ft. Daft Punk

Starboy • Republic • 2016

“You’ve been scared of love and what it did to you / You don’t have to run, I know what you’ve been through / Just a simple touch and it can set you free / We don’t have to rush when you’re alone with me.” Fair enough Abel Tesfaye, fair enough. Grammy-winning R&B singer The Weeknd closes Starboy, his third studio album, exquisitely with “I Feel It Coming”, featuring Daft Punk.

The bright, major-key record dons pop-soul sensibilities.  As far as The Weeknd is concerned vocally, he is quite deserving of the Michael Jackson comparisons.  No, he doesn’t supplant ‘The King of Pop’ by any means, but he possesses an instrument, particularly on this track, that bears similarities.  Something else that stands out about the closing cut is the subtlety and eschewal of profanity.  They definitely bode well here.  Don’t get it twisted – there’s still sex – but, The Weeknd also seems to transcend beyond pleasure.  Four words: “I feel it coming.”

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16. Lady Gaga, “Come to Mama”

Joanne • Interscope • 2016

“Come to mama / Tell me who hurt ya / There’s gonna be no future / If we don’t figure this out.” “Come to Mama” (Joanne) is a mid-tempo, throwback soul cut, filled with retro and vintage touches. Notably, Lady Gaga gets a co-writing assist from Josh Tillman (aka Father John Misty). “Come to Mama” isn’t necessarily transcendent, but ultimately enjoyable and makes some pertinent points.

Among its best attributes are the gritty lead vocals by Lady Gaga, as well as magnificent production work.

“Dude in a lab coat and a man of God…
Fought over prisms and a forty-day flood…
Well, I say rainbows did more than they’ve ever done…
So, why do we gotta fight over ideas?
We’re talkin’ the same old shit after all of these years.”

Lady Gaga seems to take on the role of a mother, who can fix any number of problems with her children, or at least encourage them.  “Come to Mama” previously appeared on the playlist, 15 Songs That Focus on Mama.

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17. PARTYNEXTDOOR, “Come and See Me”

Ft. Drake

PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) • OVO Sound / Warner Bros. • 2016

“All she talkin’ ‘bout is, ‘Come and see me for once / Come and see me for one / You don’t ever come to me, you don’t ever come to me.’” Hmm, sounds like the relationship which PARTYNEXTDOOR sings about on “Come and See Me” (PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3)) is basic AF, or at least, he’s not satisfying her emotionally.  On the first verse, prior to the aforementioned chorus, PND seems to be feeling the pressure of balancing a relationship and fame (“Shit just got real, things are gettin’ intense now…”). On the second verse, the pressure continues as he asserts, “Thumbin’ through the voicemails that you left me tellin’ me where I went wrong.”

As of yet, we’ve spent ample time on what PARTYNEXTDOOR sings about on the Noah “40” Shebib-produced joint. But we left out one big part – Drake is the featured guest on the penultimate, surefire gem from PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3). On the third verse, Drake picks right up where PND left off:

“Why you gotta start, girl, why you gotta start?

I know we make time for the things that we want

I know you got another n***a tryna play the part

Just ‘cause he got a heart don’t mean he got heart…

This thing is gettin’ one-sided, I can’t even lie to you right now.”

Drake also performs the final chorus, previously sung by PND. “Come and See Me” previously appeared on the playlist Songs That Require Sharp Sight to See, Vol. 2.

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18. The Roots, “The Coming”

Ft. Mercedes Martinez

…And Then You Shoot Your Cousin • Def Jam • 2014

“The Coming” features vocals by Mercedes Martinez, one of many non-The Roots numbers that appear on their under-appreciated, 2014 concept album, …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. Generally, Cousin finds The Roots waving the finger at the superficiality and shallowness of the rap industry these days, both musically and in regard to lifestyle, persona, and presentation.

“The Coming” is conceptual/experimental in its own right, with escapism rearing its head.  “I hear somebody screaming / Again racing for the fall / Close my eyes but I never wonder / I have seen it all,” Martinez delivers mysteriously.  This particular record is no odder than the brilliant arrangements by D.D. Jackson, as performed by the innovative Metropolis Ensemble.  Here, all preconceived notions of ‘hip-hop’ are tossed out the window, as the transcendence of the genre is exemplified here.

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19. Pharrell Williams, “Come Get it Bae”

Ft. Miley Cyrus

G I R L • Columbia • 2014

Pharrell Williams made the smart choice to drop his second solol album, G I R L, at a time when he was piping ‘hot.’ What was the catalyst for this ‘hotness’ Skateboard P was experiencing around 2013-14? Well, as handsome as Williams still is years after coming into the game, it wasn’t his looks, but a little Academy Award-nominated record, “Happy”, certainly would be enough to elevate/resurge anybody’s profile.  The good news about G I R L is that while it arrived at a smart time where business is concerned, the Grammy-winning urban contemporary album is legit – it possessed the quality to back it up.  But enough about them money moves, let’s key in on “Come Get It Bae,” the blessed ‘come’ song bestowed upon us!

In the context of G I R L, “Come Get It Bae” gets unenviable task of following the gem of gems, “Happy,” but the sick grooving number does a good job.  Williams gets an assist from Miley Cyrus, though she wasn’t initially credited as a featured guest (go figure).  Sure, the cut isn’t what you’d declare intelligent, but it is irresistible – and sexual. Yep, probably a perfect reason for ‘new Miley’ to guest… “Come get it bae, come get it bae… you wanna ride it, my motorcycle / you’ve got a license, but you got the right to,” Williams sings on the chorus, “Gonna pop a wheelie, don’t try too high / take it easy on the clutch, cause girl I like you.”  That motorcycle certainly can’t be a Harley… just an observation!

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20. Melissa Etheridge, “Come to My Window”

Yes I Am • Island Def Jam • 1993

“Come to my window / Crawl inside / Wait by the light of the moon / Come to my window / I’ll be home soon.”  Sometimes, lovers are forced to sneak around – their bond or relationship can’t be out in the open at that given time.  This happens with affairs obviously, but it can also occur with different types of relationships – non-heterosexual relationships… same-sex relationships. See where I’m going with this?

The phrase, “Come to my window” is obviously the key phrase from the Melissa Etheridge classic, “Come to my Window” from her 1993 album, Yes I Am.  The title, Yes I Am, served as affirmation of Etheridge’s sexuality as a lesbian. The song itself, is about a same-sex relationship, but keeps things simple without explicit details.  Honestly, it’s an awesome rock record that doesn’t need additional details.  Notably, the bridge of this Grammy-winning record solidified the record’s spot on a previous playlist, 19 Songs That Reference Coming Out:

“I don’t care what they think
I don’t care what they say
What do they know about this love
Anyway.”

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21. Diana Ross, “I’m Coming Out”

Diana • Motown • 1980

“I’m coming out / I want the world to know / I got to let it show.” Three words come to mind when the 1980 Diana Ross dance/disco/funk/pop/R&B classic “I’m Coming Out” is mentioned: ICONIC GAY ANTHEM.  The thing is, with the gem from Diana, you honestly don’t have to be a member of the LGBTQ+ community to appreciate the positive, uplifting vibes, not to mention the sheer funkiness of the record itself.  The big takeaway for anybody from this superb Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers co-write /co-production is exuding confidence without holding back or showing the least bit of fear.  This is all about being fearless – living unapologetically without suppression.

On the first verse, Diana Ross sums up the liberation perfectly:

“There’s a new me coming out
And I just had to live…
I think this time around
I am gonna do it…
The time has come for me
To break out of this shell
I have to shout
That I am coming out.”

Apparently, a visit to a gay club by Nile Rodgers inspired the song.  Also, Rodgers “fibbed a little to a skittish Ross” regarding the song.  Regardless, it’s no secret that Diana Ross had a sizable gay following.  Furthermore, whether one takes “I’m Coming Out” at its most literal, or more metaphorically, it is an incredibly positive song free of limitations.  “I’m Coming Out” previously appeared as the opening song on the playlist 19 Songs That Reference Coming Out, published in August 2019.

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21 Terrific Songs with ‘Come’ in the Title [Photo Credits: Atlantic, Capitol, Cash Money, Chance the Rapper, Columbia, Cub Sport, Def Jam, GOOD, Interscope, Island Def Jam, Jonas Brothers Recording, Motown, OVO Sound, RCA, Republic, Sony Music, Vanner, Warner Bros., Young Money]

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