The Irrepressibles, Ecstacy Homosexuality | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 82^nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Ecstacy Homosexuality” performed by The Irrepressibles.  

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 82^nd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Ecstacy Homosexuality” performed by The Irrepressibles.

“You and the urge to be close to him / His rough skin passion within,” Jamie McDermott sings, and adds, “Homosexuality, homosexuality / Homosexual is what we are!” The British musician and his project, The Irrepressibles, leave no doubt regarding sexual preference on “Ecstacy Homosexuality”. There is no shying away from being true to self and “what we are,” which is proudly, homosexual. “Ecstacy Homosexuality” is the second track on The Irrepressibles’ 2025 album, Yo Homo.  McDermott affirmed queerness on the stunning “What I Am! Queer” which appears further down the track list.

Although the tempo is quite slow, “Ecstacy Homosexuality” remains engaging throughout its six-minute duration.  Notably, the accompanying music video is shorter. “I can see his vulnerability as he lets go of himself and sets free!” McDermott proclaims, and adds, “I put my breath into him, and he puts his into mine / He’s leading me up to a feeling that’s so sublime.” That feeling, of course, is liberation as a homosexual!  The emphasis on he and he, him and him, and his and his is pronounced, without the least bit of homophobia, judgment, or shame.  “It’s what we are!” he sings, and continues, “Everything turns quiet and we’re free / I’m in you, you’re in me / Time stands still around us, we’re free.” “Ecstacy Homosexuality” is the ultimate queer affirmation, executed with expressive, intimate, and indulgent-sounding vocals, meaningful lyrics, gorgeous melodies, and distinct musical accompaniment incorporating various instruments and sounds, including guitar, strings, and dramatic pipe organ.  The ecstasy is real!

 

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