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Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Camille C, Israyosoy S., Katie Rainbow 🏳️‍🌈, Lisett Kruusimäe, Luis Morales Torres, Mizuno K, Pavel Danilyuk, from Pexels]Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3 🌈 features songs by Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Cole Redding, David Archuleta, Jake Trevor, and Sam Driborr.

“Oh my, such a relief / I can be me / I don’t put on no show / It’s my first hello.” Beautiful, honest, and authentic words, GRANT KNOCHE, you handsome, talented fella! Picture it, Sophia Petrillo: October 11, 2024 – the official publication date.  The year isn’t important, but the month (October) and day (11th ) are.  Why? October 11 is National Coming Out Day. Last year on National Coming Out Day, I published 11 More Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈 (2023).  That wasn’t the first musical compendium of songs that referenced coming out. In 2019, the first playlist, 19 Songs That Reference Coming Out 🌈 (2019), arrived. On 10/11/2024, we return with another musical compendium referencing coming out, or LGBTQ happenings related to being ‘in the closet’ or ‘out and proud’ – Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3  🌈. Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3 🌈 features songs by Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Cole Redding, David Archuleta, Jake Trevor, and Sam Driborr. So, without further ado, prepare for an authentic, honest, and therapeutic listening experience with Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3  🌈.


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1. Billie Eilish, “Lunch”

2. Todrick Hall, “I’M GAY”

3. VINCINT, “LEAN”

4. Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”

5. John Conlin, “Kissing Other Girls”

6. HNTR ALLN, “DTF”

7. The Pussyboys, “dumb boy energy”

8. Sam Driborr, “Out of the Closet”

9. Matt Terry, “His Car”

10. Jake Trevor, “Father Don’t Forgive Me”

11. Lynks, “USE IT OR LOSE IT”

12. David Archuleta, “Hell Together”

13. Cole Redding, “Gay Americana”


1. Billie Eilish, “LUNCH”

HIT ME HARD AND SOFT // Darkroom / Interscope // 2024

Billie Eilish, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT [📷: Darkroom / Interscope]“I could eat that girl for lunch / Yeah, she dances on my tongue / Taste like she might be the one.” Academy and Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Billie Eilish is honest regarding attraction and sexuality in her song, “LUNCH”. “I’m interested in more than just bein’ your friend,” she adds in the bridge. “LUNCH” is the second track from her critically acclaimed, third studio album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT.  An authentic, honest, and personal track, Eilish embraces her queerness. In 2023, she came out unintentionally, stating she didn’t know people were unaware of her attraction to women. Early on “LUNCH,” Eilish is transparent about having a relationship with a woman. She adds in the centerpiece, the chorus, “It’s a craving, not a crush.” The lyric legitimizes her desire – it’s no fluke.

In the verses, Eilish ‘opens up’ about her feelings about this girl. All the while, she maintains the lunch metaphor.  “Baby, I think you were made for me / Somebody write down the recipe,” she sings in the first verse, adding, “Been tryin’ hard not to overeat / You’re just so sweet.” Things progress, with Eilish offering to help this girl ‘take off her clothes,’ desiring to “get her off.” In the second verse, she’s impressed with her beautiful looks, complimenting her skin.  She cleverly concludes the verse by singing, “She’s the headlights, I’m the deer.” What makes “LUNCH” impressive is how vulnerable Eilish allows herself to be. Navigating sexuality is difficult.  That is an understatement!  Here, with her amazing, distinct voice, and the stellar production of her right-hand man, FINNEAS, Eilish conveys her truth, masking nothing. This “LUNCH” is delicious and makes us beam ear to ear with Pride 🏳️‍🌈.

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2. Todrick Hall, “I’M GAY”

ICON // Todrick Hall // 2024

Todrick Hall, ICON [📷: Todrick Hall]“I’m that bitch, it’s not another / I like dick pics so take my number / And pass that shit on to your brother / I’m gay (You sure?) / I’m gay (Okay). Todrick Hall is G-A-Y, period 💅. That was a well-known fact before he unveiled “I’M GAY”, the third track from his 2024 EP, ICON. Hall has endured his fair share of controversies and has been characterized as problematic.  Despite being controversial, the former American Idol contestant is a talented singer, songwriter, and social media personality. “I’M GAY” is a prime example of Hall doing what he does best – music.  Throughout the song, Hall expresses why he is gay. He highlights things (stereotypes) often associated with gay males.  His taste in music is led by sickening girls: Cher, Madonna, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande.  In the second verse, he focuses on drag queens, asserting, “Bitch, I gag for RuPaul.” He also shouts out Trixie Mattel and Alaska Thunderfuck among others who competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race.  In the chorus, he proudly asserts, “I’m gay” many times.  In the bridge, he is even gayer, encouraging “Twinks, twanks, twunks, let’s douche,” proudly confirming his LGBT card, and has “A packet full of poppers.” Also, can’t neglect to mention other gay types (bears, wolves, otters, silver foxes, leather daddies, big bottoms) and popular apps (Scruff and Grindr). Todrick is controversial and polarizing. But, “I’M GAY” is also engaging, fun, and sleekly produced.

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3. VINCINT, “LEAN”

“LEAN” // VINCINT // 2024

VINCINT, LEAN [📷: VINCINT]“And you think you’re saving yourself dressed up in all your armor / (But the tougher the skin, deeper the cuts) / You’re standing at the edge, can you take it one step farther?” The talented VINCINT (Vincint Cannady, they/them) thrills on their dance-pop bop, “LEAN”. Not only is this sleekly produced record a catalyst for dance, but it also provides food for thought.  On X (formerly known as Twitter), the musician, who identifies as gay and nonbinary, tweeted, “‘Lean’ is one of the most vulnerable songs I’ve written for this project, it talks about the place where I exist between the binary. I hope it opens something inside of you that’s been screaming for a release.” Thoughtful commentary on a thoughtful song, penned by Cannady and Lara Andersson, and produced by RZY and Skywalk.

VINCINT addresses a potential lover on “LEAN” who seems unable to (1) lean into them (a relationship) and (2) lean into their sexuality. “Is it problems from your past? The father that you had,” Cannady asks, continuing, “That led you to believe / Vulnerability is weak.” The reference to vulnerability is striking, something that many gay men will relate to. Cannady suggests their prospect is sacrificing the beauty that is love.  The second verse is patterned similarly: “‘Cause for your letting someone in / Feels like a cardinal sin.” Ugh – another superbly penned lyric that hits you right in the chest. VINCENT wants this person to live without boundaries.  Of course, they will support them every step of the way. The chorus sums it up best:

“All you need to do is

Lean into me, lean into me

You can do what you do (Do what you do)

And I’ll help you through (I’ll help you)

Lean in to me, lean into me

Put your heart on the line.”

VINCENT puts their foot into “LEAN”.  The vocals are sweet, the melodies tuneful, the message on-point and the production is sleek.  This is a pop song that everybody needs to hear regardless of sexuality or gender.

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4. Chappell Roan, “Good Luck, Babe!”

“Good Luck, Babe!” // KRA International, Inc. / Island // 2024

Chappell Roan, Good Luck, Babe! [📷: KRA International, Inc. / Island]“I don’t wanna call it off / But you don’t wanna call it love / You only wanna be the one that I call baby.” Chappell Roan is comfortable with her sexuality in her thrilling, breakout hit, “Good Luck, Babe!”.  Her girlfriend, however, is struggling with accepting her sexuality, complicating their relationship.  “You can say that we are nothing, but you know the truth,” Roan asserts in the first verse, adding, “And I guess I’m the fool.” Being queer in a heteronormative world can be tough, and Roan’s girlfriend didn’t reach a level of comfort. Roan paints the picture of the end of this relationship because of these unfair, unfortunate circumstances (“Think I’m gonna call it off / Even if you call it love / I just wanna love someone who calls me baby”). The damage has been done.  In the chorus, she wishes her luck suppressing her sexuality to fit the heterosexual narrative of the word:

“You can kiss a hundred boys in bars

Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling

… Make another excuse, another stupid reason

Good luck, babe (Well, good luck).”

Roan, Justin Tranter, and producer, Dan Nigro composed this colorful, dynamic, meaningful, and thoughtful song.  The sound is alternative pop with a standard rhythm section, programming, and strings.  Chappell is an awesome singer who shows off the versatility of her instrument.  Most importantly, the epic “Good Luck, Babe!” addresses a prevalent issue within the LGBTQ+  🏳️‍🌈 community and how complicated same-sex relationships can be and dispels the myopic view/myth that queer relationships as merely sexual.

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      5. John Conlin, “Kissing Other Girls”

      “Kissing Other Girls” // John Conlin // 2024

      John Conlin, Kissing Other Girls [📷: John Conlin]“Don’t you know you make me / Cry just a little / Die just a little / Say we’re just DL, noncommittal / So superficial, caught in your middle / It hurts / I know you’re kissing other girls.” That is a bummer, John Conlin. What isn’t a bummer is the authenticity and sheer excellence that is “Kissing Other Girls”.  It was penned by the handsome and talented Toronto pop singer/songwriter.  He produced this must-hear gem alongside Jamesfromtheinternet. The sound is ‘to die for.’ The instrumental backdrop includes warm pads and synths that concoct a surefire vibe. Conlin serves up gorgeous vocals, tuneful melodies, and reflective, questioning lyrics.  The situation is one where he and his ‘boyfriend’ are on two different pages. John seems comfortable with the relationship while the nameless boyfriend is DL and still partakes in heterosexual experiences. “I’ve been on my knees praying / That I take up space inside your  head,” Conlin sings in the first verse, continuing, “Two dimensional, you fuck across the hall, baby.”  He’s not fucking other guys, either: “Your rust on the straight blade / It cuts, badly both ways…” Conlin, singing angelically, continues to voice his sadness over the state of their ‘relationship.’ He asks, “Am I just a phase / Just a body you play.” Understanding his partner, he asserts, “And when you, can’t finish [with her, presumably] you picture me.” Ooh-wee! The bridge separates it from the verses and chorus yet continues the theme of John’s boyfriend/partner/FWB struggling with his sexuality.  The situation isn’t ideal, yet, common where homophobia – external and internal – runs rampant.  “Kissing Other Girls” is the cat’s meow – the sugar honey iced tea! Get it, John!

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      6. HNTR ALLN, “DTF”

      “DTF” // HNTR ALLN // 2024 

      HNTR ALLN, DTF [📷: HNTR ALLN]“Like a little slut / Rough me up / You can tell I’m down to…” On his 2024 debut single, “DTF”, HNTR ALLN (Hunter Allen) comes out swinging. Rather, he comes out sexing… or willing to 😈! There is no hiding in the closet! Allen is bold with his sexuality. After growing up in a conservative, Christian household, he’s broken free from myopic views and restrictions and embraced queerness.  “DTF” is sex-positive to the nth degree. The desire and lust are ‘turned TF up’: “Hugging you is like a poppers hit / Chemical the way I want your dick, daddy.”  Poppers and dick? That’s so gay 🏳️‍🌈 😈. The lyrics are brutally honest, and that’s the biggest selling point of “DTF.” Backtracking before the poppers and D, “How’s it going? Fuck, you’re crazy hot / Took your shirt off for a dollar off baby.” Ooh-wee! After getting him to show off his banging body, he raises the temperature: “I can tell you’re really into me / Staring at me like a piece of meat eat me / Wanna taste the sugar / Dripping from your dirty tongue.” Fucking hot 🥵 😮‍💨 😈! HNTR paints a vivid portrait that leads to the crème de la crème, admitting, “You can tell I’m down to fuck.” Not only are the lyrics ‘fierce,’ Allen sings them like a champ.  He takes a playful approach in this liberating, hyper-sexual banger. His tone is marvelous while his riffs and runs are celestial, even if his mindset is more hellish. The backdrop is ‘fierce’ too. The gay club is alive and well, soundtracked by sharp synths and a dance floor-ready beat.  From the beginning of “DTF”,  the tone is set and the sluttiness feels damn good. Infectious and naughty, “DTF” is the sugar honey iced tea – the soundtrack to freedom from the ultra-conservative, heteronormative, myopic world.

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      7. The Pussyboys, “dumb boy energy”

      “dumb boy energy” // The Pussyboys // 2024

      The Pussyboys, dumb boy energy [📷: The Pussyboys]“Another day in the city / Can’t wait to know what’s about to come my way / My life’s been good to me.” Optimism is infectious, The Pussyboys! The unique L.A. band comprises three trans men 🏳️‍⚧️ ♂. Ezra Michel is the lead singer and guitarist. Wes Spaulding plays bass and provides background vocals. Shawn Corchado plays drums. These fresh-faced, handsome boys shine in their fierce, fun, debut pop-punk single, “dumb boy energy”. “Dumb boy energy” exemplifies the Californian sound. The song has that pop-punk aesthetic associated with the scene and state.  The music has a vibe from the get-go: rhythm guitar, robust bass line, and a solid, pop-rocking groove from the drums.  “Dumb boy energy” is reminiscent of the past, which is refreshing.  It’s also refreshing because of the songwriting where Ezra, Wes, and Shawn embrace all things transmasculine! The bridge plays up straight boy clichés: “I got charm, I stay fit / I hold your purse while we’re shopping and shit (oh my God) / I’m so fine, I got time / I got one life to live and it’s all mine.” Woo! A tuneful, sing-along chorus is one of the song’s best features:   

      “I’m just living in my dumb boy fantasy 

      Got nothing in my brain 

      But I just stay smiling 

      Cuz I know you’ll always be 

      Talking down to me 

      I’ll get by 

      On my dumb boy energy.” 

      “Dumb boy energy” is a blast. Not only is the song a banger but the music video is sweet as well. Also, how cool is it to see a band of three trans guys living their best lives?  

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      8. Sam Driborr, “Out of the Closet”

      Out of the Closet” // Sam Driborr // 2024

      Sam Driborr, Out of the Closet [📷: Sam Driborr]“I feel like a prism / Refracting light into a burst of colors to view.”  Those opening lyrics from the first verse of “Out of the Closet” showcase the brilliant pen of Portland, Oregon singer, songwriter, and producer, Sam Driborr. There’s also physics referenced which is cool 😎! He continues singing, optimistically, “I’m using my wisdom / To live each day like my world is brand new.” Those are wise, thought-provoking lyrics.  Driborr is embracing liberation! He is not stuck in the closet, which is a hairy place to be as an LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 individual. Fear, shame, and internalized homophobia can be a death trap. That is NOT the way that life is meant to be lived.

       

      Instead of hiding the rainbow, he proudly displays it.  Bust out those Pride flags! He’s living his best life on this uplifting anthem.  Fittingly, “Out of The Closet,” written and produced by Driborr, was released just before Pride month in 2024.  Sam sings authentically and confidently from the beginning. The songwriting is impeccable. Both verses are poetically penned. The pre-chorus and chorus sections are sublime too. “One step forward / Is another step towards / An age of progress and change,” he sings hopefully in the pre-chorus, continuing, “We may be older / But together we’re bolder / To see a new system arranged.” Yaaasss! The chorus is top-notch:

      “I’m glad to be

      Out of the closet!

      To know the meaning of being free!

      Not bound by insecurities!

      Out of the closet!

      Not captive by indecision!

      I’m born this way

      Won’t go back again

      I refuse to be the shirt I never fit in

      I was meant to be seen and I call that a win!

      Out of the closet!”

      “Out of the Closet” should resonate with members of the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community. Who wants to live stuck in the closet? But, this is a record that could also speak to those who don’t identify as LGBTQ+.  If you are bound by something, doesn’t it feel better to become unbound and be free? Who wouldn’t “refuse to be the shirt I never fit it” after all? Sam Driborr dropped a gem.

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      9. Matt Terry, “His Car”

       “His Car” // Future x MT13 // 2024

      Matt Terry, His Car [📷: Future x MT13]“Told your family about me, I never did.” Uh-oh! Sounds like a case of fear, secrecy, and internalized homophobia from Matt Terry.  He admits, at the end of the first verse, “Now all I see in that mirror, a hypocrite.” Why? Throughout “His Car”, he expresses the mistakes he made in his first same-sex relationship.  Terry had a good man and he ‘did him wrong’ by not allowing himself to be true – live openly as a gay man without reservations. Matt got in his own way…  He expounds more in the second verse, asserting, “Out in the streets I wouldn’t hold your hand / Oh why, I was way too young to understand.” The experience Terry sings about is sad, but it also isn’t far-fetched for members of the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community. Shame is huge in the community.  Sadly, shame can derail something meaningful and promising. Same-sex relationships can be challenging for various reasons.  If you are fortunate enough to find that special someone, it can be devastating if you let the opportunity for something great pass. In the thoughtful, utterly sincere chorus, he apologizes, even though he knows it’s far too late:

      “I used to kiss him in the back of his car

      Hiding from the world who we are

      I’m sorry for every single lie

      I told him you should go and bury your heart

      My parents won’t ever know about us

      I keep wishing that I could go back in time

      To apologize

      To apologize.”

      “His Car” is a gem.  Terry and producer Xoro composed an authentic three-minute ballad.  Terry sings beautifully with the utmost sincerity.  The theme is relatable and also heartbreaking.  Why can’t we be free to live our lives without complications?

       

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      10.Jake Trevor, “Father Don’t Forgive Me”

      JAKE TREVOR // Jake Trevor // 2024

      Jake Trevor, Jake Trevor [📷: Jake Trevor]“Put down that Bible and open your heart.” Phew 😮‍💨, that is a bold statement, Jake Trevor. Or, is it 🧐? For the ‘Bible-thumping,’ close-minded folks, this lyric will sound utterly blasphemous. However, for those who identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community and feel discriminated against, disowned, judged, and persecuted, this lyric feels like it deserves a resounding amen – a hallelujah from the highest mountaintop! “Father Forgive Them”, a highlight from his self-titled debut album, may be taken offensively by some, but it shouldn’t because we should respect everybody.  Where are all the allies? Besides pushing for an open heart, Trevor unapologetically testifies about embracing who he is. “Father, don’t forgive me for living my life / I’m sure as hell not sorry, ‘cause all love is right.” Prudent and true 💯.  Why shouldn’t he be able to live his life without guilt, judgment, and shame? We should all be able to live our lives freely. He continues singing, “I was born in a world that didn’t understand / I was born in a home that didn’t give a damn / I was raised by the wolves, running with no plans.” Those lyrics speak volumes. There’s more! “You must be the devil ‘cause some god wouldn’t hate me if he really made me,” Jake sings, denouncing those close-minded, judgmental haters.  He has a bone to pick for those who “kicked out [kids] for being gay just for living their lives.” Instead, he urges, “Mama, don’t let your baby die / Put a little love out there, put some love in the world.” There is plenty to unpack on “Father Forgive Them”.  This beautiful, moving song is a call to action to love not hate. Don’t be a hater, be an ally!

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      11. Lynks, “USE IT OR LOSE IT”

      ABOMINATION // Heavenly Recordings / PIAS // 2024 

      Lynks, ABOMINATION [📷: Heavenly Recordings / [PIAS]]“24 years old / Going on 25 / Empirically the hottest year of my whole life.” Facts! “It’s the time of my life, and I don’t wanna waste it.” Lynks encourages living it up while you’re young on “USE IT OR LOSE IT”, the opener from their 2024 album, ABOMINATION.  “This is my peak / I’m living in my prime,” they assert in the first verse, continuing, “So best not to waste any more of my time.” Lynks, described as the ‘Merchant of pure gay chaos,’ grasps who they are and share openly with the world. Many might slut-shame them and ‘overly promiscuous’ gays, but why live with regrets because you didn’t have some sexy fun? Lynks embraces PLAY.  Barhopping, they “Fill my SIM card up with hot boys’ numbers / Any age, language, size, type or color / No man’s safe, ‘cept my dad or my brother.” WOO! Slutty? Perhaps, but who cares if it is or not? It’s easier to find love, even something that may endure when you’re younger. Lynks is shopping around!

      “Cause I don’t wanna be on my deathbed

      Wishin’ I’d got more head

      Before the lines start appearing on my forehead

      Before the time comes when I get ignored

      I’ll make sure I’ve got some memories recorded…”

      Cleverly, Lynks references The Beatles classic, “All You Need is Love” applying the meaning to their gay heyday (twink death is imminent)! And, remaining open, they “don’t know what it means to be a gay man over 40,” sigh. So, to avoid laying in the casket sans ample dick, they’re going to the club to “chase him, then I chase him.” Besides the entertaining lyrics and reasonable defenses of sexing it up with an assortment of men, the musicianship of “USE IT OR LOSE IT” is impressive.  The distorted rap vocals are sweet, amplified by their British accent. The keys and synths are fab, while the beat provides a solid anchor.  The twink who loves to bang is gassed up by a compelling instrumental! Bad@$$!

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      12. David Archuleta, “Hell Together”

      “Hell Together” // Archie Music // 2024

      David Archuleta, Hell Together [📷: Archie Music]“Bow your head, don’t be bold / You’ll survive by doin’ what you’re told.”  Thought-provoking lyrics that David Archuleta sings in the first verse of “Hell Together”. Archuleta experienced big life changes: coming out and leaving the Mormon church.  The opening lyrics are troubling signaling the infamous notion of praying the gay away.  The lyrics convey the attitude that some religions, religious institutions, and people of faith have toward non-heterosexuals. Archie continues singing beautifully and sincerely, “Said love is earned and we can’t choose / But the more you grow, you know the truth.” He penned this stirring, vulnerable ballad with Sam DeRosa, Ryan Nealon, and producer, Jordan Sherman. After David realizes how the myopic views of the church are, and the effect they’ve had on him, he’s concerned about disappointing his mom. That is where the most touching moment of occurs – the chorus:

      “‘If I have to live without you

      I don’t wanna live forever in someone else’s heaven

      So let ‘em close the gates

      Oh, if they don’t like the way you’re made, then they’re not any better

      If Paradise is pressure, oh

      We’ll go to hell together.”

      🥹 The ultimate allyship – blood! The second verse expands on it: “You and me, that’s all we need / Blood is thicker than the pages that they read.” On the bridge, Archuleta regrets not breaking from the church before now. “Hell Together” brilliantly captures the struggles faced by many in the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 community.

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      13. Cole Redding, “Gay Americana”

      “Gay Americana” // Cole Redding // 2024 

      Cole Redding, Gay Americana [📷: Cole Redding]“Shy boy with too many secrets / I know what it’s like to be him.” In an Instagram post, Cole Redding describes “Gay Americana” as the song he wished he had growing up gay. In an earlier IG post, promoting the song, he captions the cover art as “MY WHOLE HEART. The scared, shy, self-hating 13-year-old me is real proud.” The handsome, talented pop musician released an authentic and moving anthem. He penned “Gay Americana” with Stephan Santa Teresa and Rachel Kennedy. “Gay Americana” thrives for many reasons with songwriting and inclusivity topping the list.  Redding advises this gay young man, “Promise it won’t make the world end / If you say you don’t want a girlfriend.”  This is one example of the freedom exhibited by the songwriting.  Don’t box yourself into the heteronormative world – be who you want to be and live true. In “Gay Americana,” “You can be anything you wanna.” Redding offers up so many meaningful, inclusive thoughts including:

      “Put the stars and stripes

      On a rainbow flag 🏳️‍🌈

      And we’ll fight for love

      Cause it’s all we have

      We were born this way

      And they can’t change that

      No, we won’t go back.”

      Beyond the songwriting and theme, the musicianship is turned up. Redding sings beautifully and easily on this uplifting pop joint.  He’s authentic, selling the text superbly. The melodies are tuneful, particularly when he celebrates gay Americana in all its liberating glory. The instrumental is fire, incorporating the sheen of modern pop with some classic music cues.  “Gay Americana” is a great addition to any Pride 🏳️‍🌈 list. It’s also an inclusive pop song that everybody needs to hear.

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      Songs That Reference Coming Out, Vol. 3 (2024) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Archie Music, Cole Redding, Darkroom, Future x MT13, Heavenly Recordings, HNTR ALLN, Interscope, Jake Trevor, KRA International, Inc., Island, John Conlin, PIAS, Sam Driborr, The Pussyboys, Todrick Hall, VINCINT; ]

       

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      the musical hype

      the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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