Nonbinary and queer singer-songwriter Carrie Ferguson brings us what they call “a gender queer disco rock dance party anthem” that will have listeners of all ages dancing and singing along with the affirming lyrics.
The song starts slowly as Ferguson’s clear voice sings, “You say it’s not true/But can you explain this?/I stand in front of you/And I will always exist.” The tempo picks up and the percussion kicks in as the lyrics paint a broader picture of all-gender inclusivity. Soon, it’s a full-on dance celebration, with a vibrant horn section, grooving piano and electric guitar. The lyrics affirm, “We are beyond between/woman and man./There’s not enough words for the many I am,” and challenge listeners to create a vision for change.
The song is first and foremost an anthem for nonbinary and gender diverse folks, and that’s hugely important right now—but really, it should appeal to anyone who contains multitudes. And don’t we all?
Crank this one up during Pride and all year ’round.
Ferguson is also one of the artists featured on “Rainbow Superpowers,” a kids’ song for Pride (or any time) that is a collaboration with Strawbitty Yops and other artists. Their 2021 kids’ music album, The Grumpytime Club, is also a great listen, with one song, “The Hope Parade,” that feels like a reference to Pride. And their “She, He, They” is a bouncy tune about pronouns.
