Billy Porter has just released the first single off his forthcoming album–a dancefloor-ready jam all about offering hope to kids.“Children,” co-written by Porter, queer songwriter MNEK and Little Mix’s Jade Thirwell finds Porter taking his personal brand of style and inspiration into the recording booth.
The lyrics order listeners to go tell children about the progress they’ve made in their lives, and that yes, things really do get better.“Some people criticize the way you live,” he sings. “But don’t you apologize, or dare submit/Baby, the children’s where the future is/See a change starts today, better wipe those tears away.”“Music is my first love,” Porter said of the song. “I grew up singing in the church.