Equal Rights
The Lonely Island P!nk Lyrics


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Discrimination
It ain't right

I'm not gay, but if I was, I would want equal rights
I'm not gay, but if I were, I would marry who I like
It's not fair, I'm not gay, that the government has a say
In who can love who (not gay)
Or to which god you can pray (I'm n'gay)

It gets me so angry, on behalf of them, I feel passionate (not gay)
So I'll pray for them and I say for them, "we need to make a change" (not gay)
I see it clear as day
This area is not great, kiddies
We need equality and for all to see that this is the new way (not gay)
It just seems (not gay) wrong (not gay)
That no one seems to care (sports)
We can't continue to pretend
This (not gay) madness has to end (not gay)

I was born this way (straight)
You were born your way (gay)
Gay or straight, straight or gay, it's all okay (sure)
It's time to make a change (yes)
It's time to stop the hate (uh)
'Cause who you are is beautiful (not gay)

We can't live this way (n'gay)
We can't turn away (n'gay)
So I make this vow (titties)
The time for change is now (sports)

Lying in bed next to ten beautiful girls (all straight)
And while I made love to every one of them
I was thinking about the world (hot wings)

How is it that I can have so much straight sex while two dudes are oppressed (not gay)
For having sex (not gay)
Or putting on a wedding dress (I assume)
I don't really know that much about it (beef jerky tastes good)
Politics are important
And if girls wanna have sex with me 'cause I said this, so be it (n'gay)
I'm not a hero, I'm just speaking the truth
I'm not a hero, don't call me a hero
(Beer, hoagie, sweatpants, not gay)
Yeah, not a hero (titties, not gay)

I'm not a hero
(I'm just a person)
So don't call me a hero
(Not some kind of world leader)
I just want equal rights (yeah)
And to sleep at night (yeah)
Next to a girl

True love trumps all (predator)
(Flying kicks, not gay, big watch)
(Not gay, missionary) one love
(Gym socks, nunchuck and not gay)
(Lighter fluid, HD, Ninja) world peace
(Four-wheel drive) gay marriage (love beef)
Free love (golf clubs)
Two guys (not gay)
Rainbow (muff dive)
Harvey Milk/Sean Penn (not gay)
(Drum solo, courtside seats) same sex
(One-armed push ups) Lynyrd Skynyrd

I'm not gay, I'm not gay
I'm not, not, not, not, n-n-n-not gay
I'm not gay

I was born this way (I'm straight)
You were born your way (you're gay)
Gay or straight, straight or gay, it's all okay
(And now it's time for sexual freedom for all)
It's time to make a change (sexual freedom for all)
It's time to stop the hate (sexual freedom for all)




'Cause who you are is beautiful (sexual freedom for all)
(Not gay)

Overall Meaning

The Lonely Island and P!nk's song Equal Rights is a powerful anthem for LGBTQ+ rights and a call for equality for all individuals. The song points out the discrimination and inequality faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and the importance of recognizing that love is love, and everyone deserves equal rights regardless of their sexual orientation.


The lyrics acknowledge that it's not necessary to identify as LGBTQ+ in order to support equal rights for all. The song clearly states that if the government has a say in who can love who, it's not fair. It's time to stop the hate, and it's time to make a change. At its core, the song emphasizes that everyone is beautiful and deserving of love and respect, regardless of their sexual orientation.


In addition to its powerful message, the song also emphasizes the need for sexual freedom for all, and the importance of recognizing true love. The lyrics also reference important figures in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, such as Harvey Milk and Sean Penn.


Overall, The Lonely Island and P!nk's Equal Rights is an anthem for love, equality, and acceptance. It's a song that stands up against discrimination and hate, and calls for a world where everyone is free to love who they want and be who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

Discrimination
The act of treating someone unfairly or differently because of their race, gender, sexuality, or any other characteristic is wrong.


It ain't right
Discrimination is unjust and should not be tolerated.


I'm not gay, but if I was, I would want equal rights
Even though I am not gay, I firmly believe that everyone should have equal rights regardless of sexual orientation.


I'm not gay, but if I were, I would marry who I like
If I were gay, I would have the right to marry whomever I choose, just as anyone else should have that right.


It's not fair, I'm not gay, that the government has a say
It is unfair that the government has control over who can marry whom, regardless of sexual orientation.


In who can love who (not gay)
The government should not be allowed to dictate who can love whom, irrespective of sexual orientation.


Or to which god you can pray (I'm n'gay)
Governments should not have the power to dictate which religion someone practices or how they practice it, regardless of sexual orientation.


It gets me so angry, on behalf of them, I feel passionate (not gay)
It frustrates me immensely that not everyone is treated equally, and I feel strongly about the injustice faced by the LGBTQ+ community.


So I'll pray for them and I say for them, we need to make a change (not gay)
I believe that change is necessary for the betterment of society, and I am willing to speak out and support the cause of equal rights for all, irrespective of my own sexual orientation.


I see it clear as day
It is evident that discrimination exists and needs to be eliminated from society.


This area is not great, kiddies
The current situation is not satisfactory, especially for future generations.


We need equality and for all to see that this is the new way (not gay)
We need to strive towards equality for all individuals, and we must change societal attitudes to accept this as the new norm, irrespective of sexual orientation.


It just seems (not gay) wrong (not gay)
To me, the idea of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation seems wrong, and everyone should have the right to love whom they choose without fear of persecution.


That no one seems to care (sports)
It is disheartening that many people remain indifferent to the issue of equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community and do not see it as a pressing issue.


We can't continue to pretend
We need to acknowledge the issue of discrimination and take action to address it to improve society for all individuals.


This (not gay) madness has to end (not gay)
Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is irrational and must cease immediately.


I was born this way (straight)
Sexual orientation is innate and cannot be changed, just as I was born heterosexual.


You were born your way (gay)
Everyone is unique and should be accepted as such, regardless of their sexual orientation.


Gay or straight, straight or gay, it's all okay (sure)
We should embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.


It's time to make a change (yes)
We need to take action and work towards a society where everyone is treated equally and without discrimination.


It's time to stop the hate (uh)
We need to work to eliminate discrimination and cultivate a society that embraces love and acceptance instead of hate and intolerance.


'Cause who you are is beautiful (not gay)
Every individual is unique and special in their own way, and we should appreciate and celebrate these differences instead of discriminating against them on any basis.


We can't live this way (n'gay)
We cannot continue to tolerate discrimination in our society based on any characteristic, especially sexual orientation.


We can't turn away (n'gay)
We must face the reality of discrimination and not turn a blind eye to it.


So I make this vow (titties)
I make a firm commitment to fight against discrimination and work towards a society that promotes love and acceptance for all individuals.


The time for change is now (sports)
We cannot wait any longer to address the issue of discrimination and must act immediately to bring about change.


And while I made love to every one of them
Although I enjoyed my sexual encounters with these women, something was weighing on my mind.


How is it that I can have so much straight sex while two dudes are oppressed (not gay)
It is unfair that I can enjoy my sexuality freely, while others are not afforded the same rights and are subjected to discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation.


For having sex (not gay)
It is unjust that people can be persecuted for loving someone of the same sex.


Or putting on a wedding dress (I assume)
It is absurd that people can be denied the right to marry someone of the same sex and to celebrate their love in the same way as everyone else.


I don't really know that much about it (beef jerky tastes good)
Although I am not personally impacted by the issue of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, I recognize the importance of advocacy and support for the cause.


Politics are important
Politics can affect the lives of individuals in profound ways, and it is essential that we advocate for equal rights for all people.


And if girls wanna have sex with me 'cause I said this, so be it (n'gay)
Even if someone is attracted to me because of my advocacy for equal rights, it does not impact my sexual orientation or my support for the LGBTQ+ community.


I'm not a hero, I'm just speaking the truth
I am not doing anything remarkable or heroic in advocating for equal rights for all individuals; I am simply advocating for what is right.


I'm not a hero, don't call me a hero
Although I am doing something that is morally just, I do not believe I am a hero and do not want to be praised as such.


Yeah, not a hero (titties, not gay)
I do not see myself as a hero for speaking out for equal rights for all individuals, even though I appreciate the support of those around me.


True love trumps all (predator)
Love is the most powerful force in the world and should triumph over hatred and discrimination.


(Flying kicks, not gay, big watch)
Our differences should be celebrated and recognized as part of what makes us unique and special as individuals.


(Not gay, missionary) one love
Love is the foundation of our society and should be celebrated in all its forms, including different sexual orientations and practices.


(Gym socks, nunchuck and not gay)
Our differences should be respected and celebrated, and we should work to eliminate discrimination on any basis.


(Lighter fluid, HD, Ninja) world peace
We should work towards a future where peace and love prevail and hatred and discrimination are eliminated completely.


(Four-wheel drive) gay marriage (love beef)
Marriage is a fundamental right, and everyone should have the right to marry whomever they choose, irrespective of their sexual orientation.


Free love (golf clubs)
Love should be free and unrestricted, and people should not be persecuted for loving someone of the same sex.


Two guys (not gay)
Love between two men should be celebrated and respected in the same way as any other form of love.


Rainbow (muff dive)
The LGBTQ+ community should be recognized and celebrated, and we should work to eliminate the discrimination they face on a daily basis.


Harvey Milk/Sean Penn (not gay)
We should celebrate the legacy of Harvey Milk and the advocacy of Sean Penn in support of the LGBTQ+ community, while recognizing their contributions to the cause of equal rights for all.


(Drum solo, courtside seats) same sex
We need to work towards a future where discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is eliminated, and everyone is treated equally.


(One-armed push ups) Lynyrd Skynyrd
We should celebrate diversity and uniqueness in all its forms, including different musical tastes, athletic abilities, and personal preferences.


I'm not gay, I'm not gay
Although I am advocating for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, I do not identify as gay myself.


I'm not, not, not, not, n-n-n-not gay
I do not see any difference between myself and someone who is gay, and I fully support the cause of equal rights for all individuals.


I'm not gay
I do not identify as gay, but I fully support and advocate for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community.


And now it's time for sexual freedom for all
We need to work towards a future where all individuals are free to express their sexuality and live without fear of persecution or discrimination.


Next to a girl
Although I am an advocate for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community, I personally identify as heterosexual and am attracted to women.




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@Patrick96322

True love trumps all (Predator)
(Flying kicks, not gay, big watch)
(Not gay, missionary) One Love
(Gym socks, nunchuck and not gay)
(Lighter fluid, HD, Ninja) World peace
(4-wheel drive) Gay marriage (love beav)
Free love (golf clubs)
Two guys (not gay)
Rainbow (muff dive)
Harvey Milk/Sean Penn (not gay)
(Drum solo, courtside seats) Same sex
(One-armed push ups) Lynyrd Skynyrd



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@kalingambino7386

the "lying in bed next to ten beautiful girls all straight" part killed me

@songofvictory2011

damn I would prefer them all to be bisexual if I was in that situation, know what I'm saying?

@SamJohnston91

yeah less work

@nicolesmrekar5866

I'm sure most of them will be willing to lie and say they're bi for ya. ;)

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