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Androgynous
A 1984 love song that was decades ahead of its time 💛
Who it's for
The song describes, with warmth instead of mockery, a couple who don't follow gender norms, and hopes for a future where people like them are simply accepted.
Judged and out of place→Quietly accepted
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Androgynous" is a song by The Replacements from their 1984 album Let It Be, written and sung by Paul Westerberg, who also plays piano on it. The song presents a romantic relationship between two gender non-conforming people in a positive light and expresses hope that people like them will be more widely accepted in the future. The band often wore dresses when they performed it live.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Age: All ages
Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle!Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Chapter II
