Jake Wesley Rogers, “Jacob from the Bible” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

In the 30^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight the song, “Jacob from the Bible” performed by Jake Wesley Rogers.

Bring on the B-O-P-Z, like #SLAYYY! LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 is a column t that embraces, highlights, and celebrates singles and tracks by LGBTQIA musicians.  On LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶we provide background info and insight into the respective musician(s), as well as analyze + go gaga over the bops being served up.  Furthermore, when the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is articulated to the fullest.  All styles of music are welcome and the BOPZ can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 30^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 (2022), we highlight 🎵 “Jacob from the Bible” performed by 🎙 Jake Wesley Rogers.

Theme & Lyrics ✍

“Mama, help me understand / I don’t wanna be held down by a heavenly man…” 🎵 “Jacob from the Bible” serves as the opener from 💿 Spiritual, a five-track EP released by 🎙 Jake Wesley Rogers in 2019.  The talented musician, originally from Missouri, is authentic, honest, and vulnerable on this powerful track. He delivers brilliant, distinct vocals – it’s clear he’s a trained singer (theatre kid and Belmont alum).  The single commences enigmatically, with the instrumental embodying a spiritual feel, which is intentional. This conceptual record blends pop/rock, with some gospel elements.  The sound is elephantine on the chorus lyric, “But I’m no Jacob from the Bible.” Notably, sections in the song have similarities, but there are variations, which keep things from being predictable.

“He’s no Jacob from the bible

But damn, he made me pray

He might be my only rival

Holding me that way.”

So, what’s the premise of “Jacob from the Bible?” Clearly, Wesley Rogers references the Biblical figure, as he reflects on his own life.  Notably, he asks for forgiveness from his mom and confesses his sins and mistakes.  Wesley Rogers references his sexuality, a secret gay relationship, and thanks his mom for her support, despite his flaws (“Mama, help me carry on / They call me wrong / You call me strong”).  In a Music Mecca interview, when asked about it being difficult…while growing up being gay and going to church, Wesley Rogers responds:

There were definitely aspects of it that were hard, but I was grateful to have a close-knit group of friends who were very supportive… My family was very supportive, so I always had that, but that being said most of the people in my town were not supportive in those ways …I learned to hide myself in certain ways and that takes a long time to unpack and work through.

Final Thoughts 💭

“Jacob in the Bible” is a brilliant musical commentary on real-life, particularly from the queer lens.  And Jake Wesley Rogers… your voice is angelic, celestial, and heavenly! Amen! 

🎙 Jake Wesley Rogers • 💿 Spiritual (EP) • 🏷 Jake Wesley Rogers • 📅 2019

Jake Wesley Rogers, “Jacob from the Bible”: LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶 No. 30 (2022) [📷: Alexandra_Koch, Anna Shvets, Brent Faulkner, Jake Wesley Rogers, Kurious, The Musical Hype, Pexels, Pixabay]