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Following the death of Saijo on 16 May 2018, the song re-entered the chart, peaking at number fifteen on the Billboard Japan Hot 100. Accolades "Young Man (Y.M.C.A.)" won the Grand Prix at the FNS Music Festival '79 and the 10th Japan Music Awards.
Oct 29, 2022 · "Y.M.C.A.," by the Village People, has become one of the biggest anthems of all time. Find out the intended meaning behind the song here.
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Young man, there's no need to feel down I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town There's no need to be unhappy Young man, there's a place you can go I said, young man, when you're short on your dough You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find Many ways to have a good time
The Village People sing about the YMCA as a place where you can hang out with all the boys. It's implied that this is more of a concealed kind of place to gather in-the-closet gay young men so they can leave their worries and troubles behind and let loose.
Mar 2, 2024 · Given the cultural milieu that the song entered, though — that of disco and gay nightlife — it’s been widely interpreted as a gay anthem. This is no great stretch for a song encouraging...
YMCA Lyrics. Young man, there's no need to feel down. I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground. I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town. There's no need to be unhappy. Young man, there's a place you can go. I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
