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Village People fans only just realizing the true meaning behind hit song YMCA

The international hit's lyricist previously revealed that the song, which has been widely misunderstood since its release in 1977, has nothing to do with the LGBTQ+ scene ...

Josiah Howard, author, on the popularity of the Y.M.C.A. song: “a world anthem built on, for, and about gay life and sensibilities”

The Village People’s 1978 hit is one of the most enduring songs of the disco era. Despite its camp message, the song was “written for everyone”.