RYANN, “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay…” | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 80^th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay…” performed by RYANN. 

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 musicians, analyze, plus go gaga over the decadent bops served up.  When songs dictate deeper and more transcendent discussion, we ensure the point is fully articulated.  All styles of music are welcome, whether the songs are classics or brand-new. So, without further ado, in the 80^th edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay…” performed by RYANN.

 

“And life’s too short to let it guide / By what people might think of you / It’s your life and you should decide what you want to do.” Truer words have never been spoken, RYANN (Ryan Adriaens). The young but wise openly gay Dutch 🇳🇱 pop singer/songwriter reflects on his journey to living his truth on his stunning, transparent, and vulnerable single, “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay…” Throughout this pop ballad that the world needs to hear, regardless of sexuality, Adriaens sings authentically, honestly, and sincerely.  The mask is off, and most importantly, he has exited the closet, never to go back or be trapped!

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On this sweet record, RYANN provides a brief autobiography.  It begins at the tender age of three.  As a boy, he admits, “I wanted to look like Snow White / I wanted to wear high heels and a golden dress.” Boys can’t do that, says toxic masculinity… He goes on to speak of his first kiss at the age of 12, with a girl, “But something didn’t feel right, I already knew right then.” Even before his teenage years, young Ryan had the telltale signs he was gay.  He shares these signs with gorgeous melodies.  The second verse still embraces balladry, but with more groove; a bit more oomph.  A teen now, Adriaens admits, “When I was 16 years old, I started to look at guys / I started to fancy them, something I tried to hide.” If you identify as queer, you can relate.  The confirmation comes at 18: “I met a guy, who made me realize.” Ultimately, RYANN accepts who he is: “I’m so proud to finally say that I’ve accepted myself.” He was brave enough to come out to those close to him.  And, at 21 years old, life is beautiful: “Now I’m 21 years old, dating the perfect guy / My parents love him, too / I’m so grateful.” #Shedding Gay Tears Of Joy 🌈 🥹. “Mom, Dad, I’m Gay…” is another marvelous addition to the LGBTQ music collection. This affirming anthem expresses the importance of living authentically, not being miserable, trapped in the closet.  RYANN, you’re the man!

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