Lady Gaga has been a strong supporter of the homosexual community since she hit the music scene, and she’s been sure to make this clear in the lyrics of her songs. Unfortunately, according to Big Pond News, this has caused some trouble in Malaysia, where here single “Born This Way” has been censored for this very reason.
“Born This Way” celebrates the popular singer’s overall message of self-acceptance and pride, but lyrics such as “no matter gay, straight, or bi /Lesbian, transgendered life /I’m on the right track baby” have gotten the track censored in several radio stations across Malaysia, a nation in which “the issue of being gay, lesbian or bisexual is still considered ‘taboo’” according to a spokesperson.
In an age where most of us are thankfully accepting of artists like Lady Gaga and her message–whether or not we appreciate her musical talent is another story–it’s sobering to realize that there are still nations in which these issues can be problematic for musicians. On the one hand, we need to appreciate the fact that we can listen to this music without interference from those who deem it “subversive,” but on the other hand, we must be saddened by the fact that others are still afraid of these positive messages.
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