CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Gay anthems from now until Stonewall 50:



On “Queen,” Perfume Genius’ Mike Haedras leans into the stereotypes surrounding queer men, setting himself up as the titular monarch, prepared to rule over his kingdom. He makes clear the suffering and strife of the queer community, before also making clear that those struggles don’t define the community. The song was practically made to piss off every bigot who has ever said “Don’t shove your gayness in my face.” Best lyric: “No family is safe when I sashay.”