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“Born This Way, my song and album, were inspired by Carl Bean, a gay black religious activist who preached, sung and wrote about being ‘Born This Way.’ Notably his early work was in 1975, 11 years before I was born. Thank you for decades of relentless love, bravery, and a reason to sing. So we can all feel joy because we deserve joy. Because we deserve the right to inspire tolerance, acceptance, and freedom for all.”–Singer/Actress Lady Gaga, revealing on Instagram that her iconic single “Born this Way” was inspired by queer activist Carl Bean. Bean used his position as a Unity Fellowship minister to argue for inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ people within Christianity. He also recorded the disco anthem “I Was Born This Way” as a call for queer liberation. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
Kangol2
I love that she’s given credit and tribute to Rev. Carl Bean, who is still alive and active, and that she continues to create great music and inspire and affirm others, particularly LGBTQ people.
graphicjack
That’s not the only person who ‘inspired’ Born This Way.
Inspector 57
Okay, who would that be?
BoomerMyles
And Madonna thought all this time Born This Way was a rip off her Express Yourself.
MarkyMarkNipple
Yeah, I totally believe her……….
GreekKeys
I thought the whole new gay edict is how we’re born means nothing. Evil midwives assigned you. Ignorant doctors enacted a violent attack on your selfhood. Stuck in the wrong body. Unnecessary surgery and drugs are required to repair the disaster of the way you were born. Is there a “Born The Wrong Way” campaign?
Calin
The lyrics are cringing
rickywintour
Your existence is cringe.
Centrism
Gaga is so full of it
rickywintour
Just like your full of horse manure.
Inspector 57
Reminds me of Sylvester. Gospel-tinged vocals, great percussion, very danceable.