Swedish artist Julia Alfridas song HER carries a queer/lgbtqia+ message.
Julias comment on the song:
“A common struggle for people is to be true to who you are and to love yourself. By sharing my experiences I want to strengthen those in a similar situation and show that we’re all worth to stand up...
[Verse 1]
When I was 6 years old, my mom and dad left me on hold
But I didn't know
They agreed to cut my hair short
But for me it wasn't short enough though
I played soccer with the boys
In my team I was always known as the girl who were bold
But the truth be told I was insecure and I lost all control
[Chorus]
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
[Verse 2]
When I was ten years old I got really sick and I refused to eat
I started to feel smarter as I punished myself
But I feel in deep
Effect of society lead to anxiety
My sexuality has also been hidden for me
In ways I don’t even understand
Cause I've ignored parts that makes me to who I am
[Chorus]
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
[Verse 3]
So I’m singing for that little girl in me
I wish I could have set her free
It's been painful to watch her suffer
It leaves me feeling guilty like I failed her
But look where I'm at today
She still remains
No matter how dark we're not over by half
So I say to myself believe in yourself
[Chorus]
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
[Chorus]
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
I am who I am
So love me 'cause I can’t change
No I can’t change
[Outro]
So love me like I love her
Love me like I love her
Love me like her
Love me like I love her
Love me like I love her
Love me like I love her
Love me like her
HER was written by Julia Alfrida.
HER was produced by Julia Alfrida.
Julia Alfrida released HER on Fri Jul 26 2019.