I believe that songs may take on different meanings for different people. This is because we all listen to the song, or read its lyrics, with unique contexts - we're all different, and we each have a unique set of life experiences.
So for me, this song means taking charge of your life, and standing up for what you believe. Being a gay male, I feel this song goes a long way to expressing how I feel about the fact that homophobia is the last socially sanctioned form of discrimination. If I don't discuss my feelings about my life with my family and friends, and stand up for myself and my boyfriend when it is called for, who else will?
I believe that songs may take on different meanings for different people. This is because we all listen to the song, or read its lyrics, with unique contexts - we're all different, and we each have a unique set of life experiences.
So for me, this song means taking charge of your life, and standing up for what you believe. Being a gay male, I feel this song goes a long way to expressing how I feel about the fact that homophobia is the last socially sanctioned form of discrimination. If I don't discuss my feelings about my life with my family and friends, and stand up for myself and my boyfriend when it is called for, who else will?