Bronski Beat – Smalltown Boy
"Smalltown Boy," a seminal track by Bronski Beat, was released in 1984 and quickly became an anthem for the LGBTQ+ community. The song poignantly addresses the struggles of a young gay man leaving his oppressive hometown in search of acceptance and freedom. Its lyrics narrate a journey of pain and rejection, encapsulated in lines like "Run away, turn away, run away, turn away, run away." The emotive synth-pop melody, paired […]