8 Essential Lesbian Love Songs
Janelle Monáe – “Make Me Feel”“Make Me Feel” served as the flagship single from Janelle Monáe’s third album Dirty Computer, and what an opener it is.
Both the music video and lyrics, with alternating male and female love interests and phrases such as “It’s like I’m powerful with a little bit of tender / An emotional, sexual bender,” make “Make Me Feel” a celebration of loving anyone of any gender.Oh, and that Prince guitar lick automatically makes it sexy as hell. k.d.
lang – “Constant Craving”“Constant Craving,” a bewitching Grammy-winning soft rock ballad released by the talented Canadian singer-songwriter k.d.
lang in 1992, still resonates with audiences today, even after three decades.As lang courageously came out as gay in the same year the song was released, it holds a pivotal place in LGBTQ history, serving as an important tune focused on queer yearning, passion, and affection.Despite encountering opposition, with conservative groups protesting outside the Grammy Awards where the song was honored, its eternal message continues to move and inspire listeners.Mary Lambert – “She Keeps Me Warm”For those who haven’t heard Mary Lambert’s “She Keeps Me Warm” before, the chorus might sound familiar.
