The Top 75 Most Iconic Gay Anthems Deserving Of The Title Of Being Called The "Gay National Anthem"

Ranked in extremely specific order.

Yesterday, Donald Trump called the "YMCA" the Gay National Anthem.

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TRUMP JUS FUCKIN SAID THE YMCA SONG IS THE GAY NATIONAL ANTHEM 😭😭

10:38 PM - 09 Mar 2022

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Which, like, okay...but there are 75 WAY better choices and we decided to rank them because that's what we do here.

ABC

Without further ado, a completely serious list* of 75 songs that I would gladly salute the flag to...

*Keep in mind, this list is extremely skewed towards millennials. Also, not that serious, except to, like, me. 

75. "If U Seek Amy" by Britney Spears

Jive

In 2008 Britney Spears snuck "f-u-c-k" onto the radio and sent Megyn Kelly into a tizzy. Let's do the same with our National Anthem in 2022. 

74. "I Wanna Be Bad" by Willa Ford

Lava/Atlantic

This is an early-'00s song that has an inspiring message that will be relevant to the gay community in 2017 and 3017. Thank you, Willa, for that. 

73. "That's The Way It Is" by Celine Dion

Sony BMG Music

Our anthem should be something our most esteemed members of society, gay men and their mothers, can enjoy.

72. "Commander" by Kelly Rowland

Universal Motown Records

Because nothing goes off quite like early 2010s Kelly Rowland. Let's commemorate that!

71. "Fancy" by Reba

Geffen

Yes, that would put our National Anthem at over six minutes and only a chosen few would know the lyrics, but damn, that would be iconic. 

70. Kelly Clarkson singing literally anything

Bravo! Productions

Kelly could cover "Baby Shark" and I'd stand proud and salute the flag to that. 

69. "2 On" by Tinashe

RCA Records

Because Tinashe's name on the National Anthem will finally give her the recognition she derserves.

68. "C'Mon" by Kesha

RCA

Because the National Anthem should have one of pop's finest bridges.

67. "Work From Home" by Fifth Harmony

SME

Yes, Fifth Harmony is (one of the messiest) girl groups of all time, but damn, this really is an anthem. 

66. "Heartbreaker" by Mariah Carey

Columbia

Arguably Mariah's gayest song. Very deserving of the title of Gay National Anthem. Also, replace the founding fathers on that South Dakota monument with Bianca.

65. "Say You'll Be There" by the Spice Girls

Virgin

I would also be okay with this being our "Pledge of Allegiance."

64. "Dirty Talk" by Wynter Gordon

Neon Records

This is probably the filthiest song ever written, it's fitting for a Gay National Anthem.

63. Literally anything from Kacey Musgraves' Golden Hour album.

UMG

Start to finish, I wouldn't be mad about a 50-minute National Anthem if it was this.

62. "Potential Breakup Song" by Aly & AJ

Hollywood Records

The Aly & AJ gays would riot if it wasn't on this list, so here it is.

61. "Stuck" by Stacie Orrico

UMG

Because this wouldn't be a BuzzFeed list without a mention of the queen of soul, Stacie Orrico.

60. "Groove Is In The Heart" by Deee-Lite

Elektra 0591

Because I've always thought the National Anthem should be something you can dance to.

59. "Heart to Break" by Kim Petras

Bunhead

Because this and "Coconuts" would be fine by me.

58. "Hollaback Girl" by Gwen Stefani

Interscope

Because it's nice to remember a pre-Blake Shelton Gwen :)

57. "In My Pocket" by Mandy Moore

EMI

Fourscore and twenty-something years ago Mandy Moore snuck "nothing but panties in my pocket" into a song and I've been thinking about it since.

56. "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child

Columbia

It would also be cool to have a National Anthem with Say-My-Name-esque freeze dancing like they do in the music video.

55. "Love on Top" by Beyoncé

Sony

Because the Gay National Anthem should be impossible for normal people to sing, like I sound like a tortured ghoul trying to hit these notes.

54. "Finally" by CeCe Peniston

A&M Records

Simply a sensible choice for the Gay National Anthem — it's also a song has been heard at more Prides than almost every other song on this list. 

53. "No Scrubs" by TLC

LaFace Records

An anthem with a positive anti-men message with a verse about DVD on digital TV screens.

52. "Too Little Too Late" or "Leave (Get Out)" by JoJo

UMG

Two angry high school bops that still sound great at age 14 and age 44.

51. "Not Myself Tonight" by Christina Aguilera

RCA

Like the entire Bionic album, it was ahead of its time. *Throws gum.* 

50. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman" by Shania Twain

Mercury Nashville

Because what an anthem that would be!

49. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" by Selena

UMG

Anything for Selenas <3

48. "Fergalicious" by Fergie

A&M Records

Because what a so delicious National Anthem that would be!

47. "Love At First Sight" by Kylie Minogue

WMG

Because a Gay National Anthem should just be a medley of Kylie Minogue songs TBH.

46. "Cool for the Summer" by Demi Lovato

Hollywood Records

If we could have a Gay National Anthem specifically for the summer, this would be it.

45. "Telephone" by Lady Gaga feat. Beyoncé

Interscope

Because we as gay people will get the "Telephone" sequel we deserve, especially with this as our National Anthem.

44. "Only Girl (In The World)" by Rihanna

Def Jam

A National Anthem for bottoms everywhere. Think about it, like read the lyrics.

43. "She Wolf" by Shakira

Epic

Because we as gay people can fully relate to "I'm starting to feel just a little abused like a coffee machine in an office."

42. "Lady Marmalade" by Christina Aguilera, Mya, Lil' Kim, and Pink

UMG/ WMG/ Sony

 I'd just like to think our founding fathers pussy popping to this one. 

41. "Damaged" by Danity Kane

Bad Boy Entertainment

I'd honestly be happy with this or "Show Stopper" as the Gay National Anthem TBH.

40. "Work Bitch" by Britney Spears

RCA

There was both a cultural and economic shift when this song was released. Our politicians are still chasing that.

39. "Hail Holy Queen" by the nuns from Sister Act

Warner Bros.

Because whoever says gay people weren't religious don't know the obsession we have with the nuns from Sister Act.

38. "Wannabe" by the Spice Girls

UMG

Because this song birthed a whole generation of gays. 

37. "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus

Hollywood Records

The closest thing we get to an actual gay/straight alliance is when this song plays. Like everyone loses their shit.

36. "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" by Whitney Houston

SME

Because, quite frankly, it's a crowd-pleaser that sounds as good today as it did 35 years ago. Timeless!

35. "Like a Prayer" by Madonna

Warner Records Label

If this were the Gay National Anthem it would inevitably turn into the gayest sing-along ever, and that's exactly how it should be.

34. "All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

Columbia

December, March, the middle of August: gay people lose their God damn minds whenever this comes on regardless of the time of year.

33. "Super Bass" by Nicki Minaj

Young Money

Every single homosexual of a certain age knows every lyric to this song.

32. "Why Did You Do That?"/ "Hair Body Face" by Ally

Warner Bros.

Because imagine every NASCAR race starting with a dual performance of these songs. Iconic!

31. "Touch" by Little Mix

Syco

Because by making this the Gay National Anthem, Americans will wake the fuck up and give Little Mix a chance.

30. "Breathe On Me" by Britney Spears

RCA

A National Anthem that's also a deep cut. We support it!

29. "Nobody's Supposed To Be Here" (Dance Mix) by Deborah Cox

Arista Records

HOW. DID. YOU. GET HERE. >>>> "oh say, can you see."

28. "Rumors" by Lindsay Lohan

Casablanca Records

Making "Rumours" our Gay National Anthem would definitely help with the Lohanaissance.

27. "Hung Up" by Madonna

Madonna/ WMG

Maddona x ABBA. I can hear God.

26. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA

Polar Music International

Old, young, gay, straight, would get behind this one.

25. "My Neck, My Back" by Khia

Artemis

Khia introduced a generation to eating ass and we should commemorate that.

24. "Buttons" by the Pussycat Dolls

UMG

Nicole, please, just get the group together.

23. "Physical" by Dua Lipa

WMG

Any song from Future Nostalgia could be on this list, I just had to pick one. Now please go argue about "Hallucinate" elsewhere. 

22. "We Found Love" by Rihanna

Def Jam Recordings

The Gay National Anthem should have an A+ beat drop, and "We Found Love" has one of the best ones ever.

21. "Judas" by Lady Gaga

Interscope

If sporting events started with tearful rendition of "Judas," they'd be a whole lot better, I'll tell you that!

20. "Formation" by Beyoncé

Sony ATV

Because "When he fuck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster" are powerful and relatable lyrics. Our current National Anthem wishes it had that.

19. "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry

EMI

Better than any 200 year old Francis Scott Key poem.

18. "Waiting for Tonight" by Jennifer Lopez

SME

Because the Gay National Anthem would involve green lazers.

17. "Stars Are Blind" by Paris Hilton

Cash Money Records

Play this as the national anthem, first dance at my wedding, and especially at my funeral. A song for all ocassions!

16. "The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy & Monica

WMG

The most iconic duet in American history, and I seriously mean that. No joke.

15. "On A Roll" by Ashley O.

Netflix

Because a fictional pop star with a bad lilac wig had the best pop song of 2019 and we should celebrate that.

14. "Rain On Me" by Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande

Lady Gaga/ UMG

I truly believe we live in a world that was BRON* and ARON**. It was that important.

*Before "Rain On Me" ** After "Rain On Me"

13. "He Wasn't Man Enough" by Toni Braxton

SME

Toni Braxton's opus. We'd only be so lucky to have this as the Gay National Anthem.

12. "Get Outta My Way" by Kylie Minogue

WMG

I'd vote for Kylie Minogue for president, and yes I don't give a fuck if she's Australian.

11. "Vroom Vroom" by Charli XCX

Asylum

Because before I am an American, I am a Charli XCX fan.

10. "Sparks" by Hilary Duff

SME

If "Sparks" were our National Anthem it technically wouldn't have flopped, so that's that.

9. "React" by the Pussycat Dolls

Merlin / Via youtube.com

Because like our country, the Pussycat Dolls are fractured. I pray that someday we'll see them unified again.

8. "All for You" by Janet Jackson

BMI

I'd love a National Anthem with lyrics like "got a nice package alright, guess I'm gonna have to ride it tonight."

7. "Together Again" by Janet Jackson

Virgin Records

A bipartisan anthem we can all get behind.

6. "Run Away With Me" by Carly Rae Jepsen

UMG

Red, white, and justice for Carly Rae Jepsen.

5. "Into You" by Ariana Grande

Republic

The signing of the Declaration of Independence, man landing on the moon, and Ariana Grande releasing "Into You" in 2016: All iconic American milestones. 

4. "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn

Konichiwa

We should use our National Anthem as an opportunity to celebrate the great country of Sweden where the greatest pop music comes from.

3. "It's Not Right But It's Okay (Thunderpuss Remix)" by Whitney Houston

Arista

I've always thought the National Anthem could use a dance mix, and damn, would this make a great National Anthem (dance mix).

2. "Believe" by Cher

Warner Music UK

Cher releasing "Believe" in 1999 was an actual American cultural shift. We haven't been the same since.

1. "Gimme More" by Britney Spears

RCA

Because nothing, and I mean nothing, is more American than "It's Britney bitch." You knew this was going to be #1 when clicking on this list.

And here's a playlist below (and also on Apple Music):

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