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- Kehlani uses explicitly queer lyrics as she sings about relationship ups and downs in "Nights Like This." The Ty Dolla $ign-assisted track goes through the motions of having mixed feelings for a capricious lover, whom Kehlani decidedly refers to as "girl."
- "Evergreen" by Ryan Beatty is fantastically chaotic and the perfect bedroom-pop song for a breaking heart. As Insider's music reporter Callie Ahlgrim has said, Beatty has a voice that thrives in the "sparkling, youthful intimacy of modern 'bedroom pop.'"
- "Green Eyes" by Arlo Parks gets real about some of the risks that come with being in a queer relationship. This Frank Ocean-inspired track is relatable for any folks who've ever been in queer relationships that were jeopardized by an intolerant family, society, or heteronormativity.
- "Ivy" by Frank Ocean tells the story of an unexpected young love that inevitably turns into hate. On "Ivy," Ocean painfully reflects on a juvenile, but virulent, relationship, in which he had broken someone's heart and ultimately lost a friend in the process.
Nov 22, 2019 · Undeniably LP’s most successful single, “Lost On You” is also her best, as the groovy rock track details the dissolution of a love gone sour. The singer’s raspy, sincere vocals add depth to her...
Martin’s raspy, sassy shouts over a pummeling drumbeat and loud, fuzzy guitars set Limp Wrist in line with hardcore, but it's their message of LGBTQ+ acceptance—sorely needed in their...
Jun 29, 2021 · Emotive lead single “Soft Spot” is, as the title suggests, a soft and gentle track — co-written with Dan Nigro, Olivia Rodrigo’s go-to collaborator — about missing an ex, mistakenly seeing them at...
Jul 29, 2020 · “We f–k and make up like it’s Maybelline” is one of the greatest lyrics of 2020. It perfectly encapsulates Kehlani’s message on “F&MU,” the standout single from her phenomenal album It Was Good...
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Dec 19, 2019 · Below, Billboard Pride has put together a list of 25 songs put out by LGBTQ artists in 2019 that are fundamentally great but may not have been given the attention they deserve. Alex Lahey, “I Don’t...