what is the gay national anthem

“Y.M.C.A. ” by the Village People is the most commonly cited answer to “the gay national anthem,” though people also often point to songs like “Born This Way,” “I’m Coming Out,” and “True Colors.” The term isn’t official, so different parts of the LGBTQ+ community may name different songs.

Why Y.M.C.A.

The Library of Congress notes that “Y.M.C.A.” was adopted by the gay community as one of its unofficial anthems and calls it a cultural milestone tied to gay life and sensibilities. That’s why it’s the classic answer you’ll hear most often.

Other popular picks

Commonly mentioned alternatives include:

• “Born This Way” — Lady Gaga.

• “I’m Coming Out” — Diana Ross.

• “Vogue” — Madonna.

• “True Colors” — Cyndi Lauper.

Short answer

If you want the one most people mean, it’s “Y.M.C.A.”. If you want, I can also give you the top 10 most iconic LGBTQ+ anthems.