Rights for Gays
John Maus Lyrics
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Rights for gays, oh yeah
Right now
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Right now
Comin' out
And they're going to hell
Tie 'em to a fence post
So you can take, take 'em to the bank
These homosexuals
And they're going to hell
Tie 'em to a fence post
And you can take, take 'em to the bank
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Right now
Rights for gays, oh yeah
And medical care for everyone
The doctor is in
The doctor is in
These homosexuals
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Right now
Rights for gays, oh yeah
The lyrics of John Maus's song "Rights for Gays" are politically charged and express his support for the LGBTQ+ community, as well as concern for their mistreatment. The repeated refrain of "Rights for gays, oh yeah" is a call to action for the granting of equal rights to the gay community. Maus also addresses the bigotry and violence faced by the gay community through the line "Comin' out, And they're going to hell, Tie 'em to a fence post, So you can take, take 'em to the bank." This line references the tragic 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a gay student in Wyoming who was tied to a fence post and beaten to death.
Maus continues to show his support for the gay community with the line "And medical care for everyone, The doctor is in," which suggests that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, deserves the right to medical care. The song's repetition of the phrase "Rights for gays" reinforces the urgency and importance of this message, demanding change and equality now.
In addition, Maus's use of repetition throughout the song, including the repetition of certain lines and the simplistic musical structure, creates a sense of urgency and highlights the importance of the message. Overall, "Rights for Gays" is a politically charged protest song that expresses support for the LGBTQ+ community and demands equal rights and treatment.
Line by Line Meaning
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Advocation for the protection and equality of rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Continued statement of the necessary rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
Right now
Emphasis on the need for these rights and protections in the present moment.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Advocation for the protection and equality of rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Continued statement of the necessary rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
Right now
Emphasis on the need for these rights and protections in the present moment.
Comin' out
Coming out of the closet - the process of acknowledging one's own homosexuality or bisexuality.
And they're going to hell
Reference to the belief in some religious communities that homosexuality is a sin that leads to eternal damnation.
Tie 'em to a fence post
Violent and hateful suggestion for what to do with homosexual individuals.
So you can take, take 'em to the bank
Sarcasm referencing the idea that homosexual individuals have no value beyond material gain.
These homosexuals
Derogatory grouping of homosexual individuals as if they are all the same.
And medical care for everyone
Advocation for universal access to healthcare for all individuals.
The doctor is in
Expression of availability and preparedness to provide medical care.
The doctor is in
Expression of availability and preparedness to provide medical care.
These homosexuals
Derogatory grouping of homosexual individuals as if they are all the same.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Advocation for the protection and equality of rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Continued statement of the necessary rights and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
Right now
Emphasis on the need for these rights and protections in the present moment.
Rights for gays, oh yeah
Advocation for the protection and equality of rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marokokisetter
just saw this guy at the detroit bar in costa mesa. he's the real deal! intense performance. talked to him afterwards, really deep guy with a pretty thorough educational background. cool stuff
@lennie3000
I honestly don't understand why he is not the biggest star in the world
@anomalek
One of the great unexplained mysteries of the universe
@calvinsweeney2503
Saw him 'live' and he was awful, could be that sadly
@1992AJL
calvin sweeney Was that the Manchester show? 10/10 imo
@SecondMoopzoo
Are you fucked? He was INCREDIBLE when I saw him live. Maybe he just has really chancey performances... but God, when I saw him, he gave one of the most passionate shows I've ever seen in my life. I even talked to him afterwards and told him so. Really great guy, just hung out and talked to people for like half an hour.
@danaigkougia1663
he is the biggest star in the world actually
@li5759
can you believe that with this track, John Maus ended homophobia?
@carlosplascencia1677
It's easy to believe, it's very apparent once you here one fraction of one second of this song and you immediately feel equality come to fruition.
@davidabest7195
Tied gay rights to a fencepost BOW BOW BOW BOW BOW