Songs About Gay Rights

Updated May 1, 2024

Have you heard all of these Songs About Gay Rights? We know you'll find some new tunes. Here are 14 of our favorites.

Toxic by Britney Spears

From the album, In The Zone, released on November 13, 2003

The song is about a toxic relationship. It is produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin.

Bang Bang by Jessie J

From the album, Sweet Talker (Deluxe Version), released on October 14, 2014

The song "Bang Bang" is a pop song with elements of hip hop and R&B. It was written by Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj, and produced by Max Martin and Shellback. The song samples the 1966 song "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Nancy Sinatra.

Take Me to Church by Hozier

From the album, Hozier (Expanded Edition), released on September 19, 2014

"Take Me to Church" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Hozier, released as his debut single in 2013. The song was written by Hozier and produced by Rob Kirwan. The song has been described as a "gospel-blues" track with lyrics that deal with sexual addiction and its effects on religious beliefs. It became a commercial success, reaching number two in Ireland and number one in several other countries, including Australia, Denmark, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song's accompanying music video has been described as "stunning" and "shocking", and features a same-sex couple dancing in a church. The video has been widely praised for its depiction of LGBT rights and same-sex love.

Hung Up by Madonna

From the album, Confessions on a Dance Floor, released on November 11, 2005

"Hung Up" is a song by Madonna from her tenth studio album Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). It was released as the album's lead single on October 18, 2005. The song was written and produced by Madonna and Stuart Price, and it features a sample of ABBA's song "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)". "Hung Up" peaked at number one in a record-breaking forty-eight countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Japan. It became Madonna's twelfth number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100, tying her with Mariah Carey and The Beatles as the artists with the most number-one singles on that chart. The single was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of one million copies. "Hung Up" received critical acclaim, with many critics calling it Madonna's best dance track in years. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording at the 2006 ceremony. Its music video, directed by Johan Renck, celebrates classic Hollywood musicals and features Madonna and dancers dressed in vintage clothing. The video caused controversy among conservative Christians for its depiction of Catholic

girls by girl in red

From the album, girls, released on June 8, 2018

"Girls" is a song by girl in red, released on February 14, 2020. The song was written by girl in red and produced by girl in red and Patrik Berger.

I'm Coming Out by Diana Ross

From the album, Diana, released on May 22, 1980

"I'm Coming Out" is a popular song by the legendary singer and actress Diana Ross. It was written by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the funk/disco band Chic. The song was released as the lead single from Ross' 1980 album, Diana and was released on October 1, 1980. It became a global disco hit, reaching the top 10 in several countries, as well as number one on the US Dance Chart and number five on the Billboard Hot 100. The song is about self-empowerment and liberation, and has been recognized for its impact on the LGBTQ+ community. The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with the powerful lyrics: "I'm coming out, I'm coming, I'm coming out. I want the world to know, got to let it show." The song has a danceable beat that incorporates funk and disco elements and also features a prominent synthesizer solo. Overall, the song has been praised for its production, lyrics and overall impact.

Born This Way by Lady Gaga

From the album, Born This Way (Special Edition), released on January 1, 2011

"Born This Way" is a single by American singer-songwriter Lady Gaga from her second studio album of the same name. The song was written and produced by Lady Gaga and Jeppe Laursen. It was released on February 11, 2011 by Interscope Records as the lead single from the album. Musically, "Born This Way" is an uptempo dance-pop song that draws influence from 1990s Eurodance music, and its lyrics deal with self-empowerment and individuality. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its empowering message and the uplifting production. Commercially, it became a global success, topping the charts in twenty one countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was the fastest-selling single in history, being downloaded over one million times in five days and also becoming the 1,000th number one single in the UK Singles Chart. The music video for the song was directed by Nick Knight and was released on the same day as the single. It became a huge hit, garnering more than one billion views on YouTube, making it the site's most watched video of all time.