酷兒音樂人Ro Rowan MV啓發新世代 （by J編） https://www.facebook.com/rainbowblvd/posts/471042333105260 跨界音樂人 Ro Rowan，利用童年時的家庭錄影帶剪輯成《1997》的新 MV，以自傳方式表 現性別及性向的身體政治，儘管當時Rowan的媽媽無法理解，仍舊支持Rowan自由的伸展。 Ro Rowan告訴 Gay Star News他的出發點和夢想就是盡可能的用製作的影像，和那些正為 與眾不同而掙扎的人，分享他的故事和經歷，讓更多的年輕酷兒知道他們不孤單。 雖然從事音樂創作多年，《1997》是第一次他聚焦在性別和性向的身體政治，費時2年半 製作，並集合了30位在性別展演上讓Rowan欽佩的人。 MV由此看 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RijDr5N72dM 附上完整歌詞，相信很多人都超有感QQ Drop the judge Drop the tapes Drop the thoughts that blind the way Verse 1 I just kinda came out this way When I was four my mom dressed me for church She thought I'd like to have a pink dress, pig tails, long hair, lace frills I said, mom this girly get up hurts My self-esteem I know you're playing out your dream Of a cute little girl you could dress and could raise But it's kinda not my thing and I'm inclined to let you see The real me, a little boy underneath Now I know I'm kinda young but to me it's kinda clear That these tendencies I have will continue on from here So, mom, I hope that you're on board cause I'm looking 'round this place I'm not seein' many me’s A single soul that can relate To how my hair's slicked back, GI Joe backpack Ball cap, lincoln logs, you can take them Barbie's back Now I see you're on my side to support me on this ride I'm gonna need it cause I'm feelin' like a mistake inside I just like what I like There's no thought to this fight They're just thoughts that I think and feelings that feel real And feel natural, and oh yeah, mom…by the way, I like girls Chorus 1 Drop the judge Drop the tapes Drop the thoughts that blind the way Verse 2 Alright, now you know my mom's tight Hella cool, pretty dope, wicked hip, super fly She defended who I was And took the blows so I could thrive I can tell you she's the reason I believe I'm still alive It was 1985, it was dangerous not to hide That I was gay, lesbian, homo, trans…you decide Cause to me I was just a kid trapped beneath this awkward skin It was you who had the problem and decided I was a sin- -Er, oh sure…little girls that would rt, pull the corner of my shirt Lean in close beside my ear, confess the love they've had all year Which would be great, except for one small factor we would date I would marry you, but you're a girl not a boy It's the only reason why and after 'bout the dozenth time I started to ask why I'd been chosen for this life But at some point I made the choice I must be here to be a voice For perhaps there's someone like me, cause at the time I didn't see When I was just a little me there were no gays on the TV Like all the gays there are today like Doogie Howser, Will and Grace Modern Family, Ellen D, Ricky Martin, “Ander C” And thank God that kids can be themselves And not put love on the shelf Like I taught myself to do So I could pass and make it through as one of you Straight America Chorus 2 Drop the judge Drop the tapes Drop the thoughts that blind the way Bridge You didn't have a clue About the people hiding out in Red and White and Blue Who cares what people wear Who people date What makes them smile I can't relate To stepping on toes Lettin' 'em know You gotta show That you're in the know About who I am See I gotta a plan How about we celebrate our differences And put away our mistresses I'm talking 'bout the love affair so many have with hate and fear Verse 3 So drop the judge Drop the tapes Drop the thoughts That blind the way To dropping down Into that place Where love, it lives and emanates That place my mom accepted from Her only child This two-in-one She paved the way For me to say Stand up And be Yourself Outro Drop the judge Drop the tapes Drop the thoughts that blind the way (Stand up and be yourself) -- 彩虹大道 https://www.facebook.com/rainbowblvd --

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