Jobriath, Take Me I’m Yours | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

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In the 17th edition of Beaming with Pride (2025), we highlight the song, “Take Me I’m Yours” performed by Jobriath.

Prepare to beam with P-R-I-D-E ️‍! Beaming with Pride celebrates, embraces, and spotlights songs by LGBTQ musicians or allies. Here, we provide background and insight into musician(s) and analyze + go gaga over the decadent bops served up. When the music dictates deeper, more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated. All styles of music are welcome while the songs can be classics or brand-spanking new. So, without further ado, in the 17^th edition of Beaming with Pride ️‍ (2025), we highlight “Take Me I’m Yours” performed by Jobriath.

“Any day you could buy me or tie me up / A slave to your perversity.” Say what, now?! “Refuse me diffuse me / To the corners of the galaxy.” Oh, snap! Sadly, barrier-breaking, overlooked glam rock musician Jobriath (Bruce Wayne Campbell, 1946 – 1983) died far too soon. Only 36 when he passed, the first openly gay rock musician to be signed to a major label and was also one of the first famous musicians to die from AIDS. Despite his short life, Campbell’s gifts as a musician are indisputable, four decades after his untimely death. “Take Me I’m Yours” is the opening track from his self-titled 1973 debut album.

The first verse of “Take Me I’m Yours” is ear-catching, namely the excerpted lyrics. The second verse doesn’t disappoint, either. “Baby, you just amaze me and daze me / You’re the blind spot in my consciousness,” Jobriath sings, continuing, “C’mon and forsake me and break me / And drink the blood of my obsessiveness.” Ooh-wee! Most accessible is the chorus, which highlights the titular lyrics: “Take me I’m yours.” Still, Jobriath compels with the outro, where, “Take your torch and burn me and turn me over / And over in your dreams of Godliness.” Wow ! “Take Me I’m Yours” is incredibly alluring. It’s not only the songwriting, though it’s ‘DEFINITELY’ a big deal. Jobriath possessed a distinct, expressive singing voice. He commands the track from start to finish. The musical arrangement and production are epic, with sweet-wailing guitars, robust bass, groovy drums, colorful keys, and marvelous backing vocals supporting Campbell. Honestly, Jobriath deserves far more recognition. This song rocks !