Shamir, “Gay Agenda” | LGBTQ Bopz 🌈🎶

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On the 10^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz (2022), we highlight the song, “Gay Agenda” performed by Shamir.

ring 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, on the 10^th edition of LGBTQ Bopz

(2022), we highlight “Gay Agenda” performed by

Shamir.

Theme & Lyrics

“You’re just stuck in the box that was made for me / And you’re mad I got out and I’m living free.” Those are some telling lyrics, Shamir. The tough-to-categorize musician goes all-in on sexuality on his 2022 album, Heterosexuality. Of course, Shamir is not heterosexual, and furthermore, the song at hand is entitled “Gay Agenda”. He continues singing, on the centerpiece of this ‘gay’ joint, “Free your mind, come outside / Pledge allegiance to the gay agenda.”

Bitmoji Image Well, you can bet conservatives won’t feel this one – WHO CARES, right? Shamir encourages those “stuck in the box” to free themselves – come out and experience freedom. So often, those who aren’t heterosexual find themselves trying to play a role as opposed to being themselves, afraid to be honest and come out. Furthermore, those who are heterosexual judge those who don’t feel and love the same way; they need to open their minds. Over the course of two verses, the nonbinary musician supports being true to self. Does he really promote a “gay agenda?” Perhaps some will feel that way, but the lyrics aren’t explicitly gay, though speak to close-minded folks’ perceptions:

“Pray as much as you can, there’s no hope for me

I will see you in hell, I will be bringing the heat.”

Final Thoughts

Bitmoji Image On “Gay Agenda,” Shamir owns who he is – that’s admirable. So many of us struggle to find ourselves and accept our flaws and idiosyncrasies. Shamir embraces his truth and encourages all to open their mind. “Gay Agenda” is a marvelous way to commence Heterosexuality.