Okay, though Julian & Kim aren't gay, they have a big gay following and built their career playing in dance-oriented gay clubs. That alone doesn't make this a gay love song, but the lyrics definitely allow that interpretation. The lines, "Don't tell the world what we've known / We've come so far but there's still a way to go" STRONGLY imply that this is a forbidden love, one that must be hidden from the general public because it would be frowned upon. The image of the city lights is prominent in the chorus, and I believe it represents society/rules/judgment. He's in love, but under city lights, i.e. the man-made societal constructs that create discrimination (in this case, homophobia). When he sings, "Drown all the fears that we had / These are the things that we'll never understand," he's saying that even though their romantic/sexual attraction is confounding, (why are some guys in love with other guys instead of girls?) it's simply one of those inexplicable things and there's no need to be afraid or ashamed. Instead of questioning it, he's embracing it.
There's a bit of anger in this song as well, and a lot of defiance. The line "This time fight fire with fire / 'Cuz baby tonight the world belongs to you and I" suggests that the two protagonists aren't going to take their discrimination passively; they're going to rebel, proclaim their love, and escape from that which confines them, the world (and indeed all civilization in it) be damned.
In conclusion, I don't think this is simply a gay love song. It has strong suggestions of homosexuality, but ultimately it's a relatable message to anyone gay or straight: if people won't accept our love, fuck 'em, let's blow this joint.
Okay, though Julian & Kim aren't gay, they have a big gay following and built their career playing in dance-oriented gay clubs. That alone doesn't make this a gay love song, but the lyrics definitely allow that interpretation. The lines, "Don't tell the world what we've known / We've come so far but there's still a way to go" STRONGLY imply that this is a forbidden love, one that must be hidden from the general public because it would be frowned upon. The image of the city lights is prominent in the chorus, and I believe it represents society/rules/judgment. He's in love, but under city lights, i.e. the man-made societal constructs that create discrimination (in this case, homophobia). When he sings, "Drown all the fears that we had / These are the things that we'll never understand," he's saying that even though their romantic/sexual attraction is confounding, (why are some guys in love with other guys instead of girls?) it's simply one of those inexplicable things and there's no need to be afraid or ashamed. Instead of questioning it, he's embracing it.
There's a bit of anger in this song as well, and a lot of defiance. The line "This time fight fire with fire / 'Cuz baby tonight the world belongs to you and I" suggests that the two protagonists aren't going to take their discrimination passively; they're going to rebel, proclaim their love, and escape from that which confines them, the world (and indeed all civilization in it) be damned.
In conclusion, I don't think this is simply a gay love song. It has strong suggestions of homosexuality, but ultimately it's a relatable message to anyone gay or straight: if people won't accept our love, fuck 'em, let's blow this joint.