Edonis 28,950 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I was feeling nostalgic and decided to revisit a bunch of BTW era videos and interviews and whatnot and noticed the obvious: Gaga, monsters, and the general public had very high hopes for the album not just musically but also on a social level. Gaga at one point said that Born this Way was so very important to her as a record not only because it was an anthem for her fans who felt like pariahs in some form or fashion, but also because there was hope that the album's message would be heard around the world and help society change (bullying, LGBTQA+ rights, equality, acceptance, etc.) Flash forward to now: Did the album impact people and society like how it was intended to? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino 12 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yes gay rights didn't exist before GaGa. I'm so glad she made us all equal once and for all #bornthisway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edonis 28,950 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 5 minutes ago, Nino said: Yes gay rights didn't exist before GaGa. I'm so glad she made us all equal once and for all #bornthisway Such a true Qween so powerful and revolutionary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlop 4,773 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I sing Born This Way at karaoke, and everyone usually jams to it harder than when I karaoke her other songs (in straight bars nonetheless) it has a great message and really was different than her older work. BYE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvnrp 48,353 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I think after the Gay rights movement disappeared from the Mainstream after the 70s/80s/90s she brought it back. It was a really good move from her after TFM to deliver this message when the world looked at everything she did twice, if BTW would have been her ARTPOP (in sales and media turning on her and stuff), it would have changed nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYing 3,114 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 YES ... The message of the album was heard worldwide and still is .. The song is not only known as one of Gaga's signature smash hits but the message is still scene everywhere .. I have seen tons of LGBT rallies where people are carrying 'Born this way' hoardings or wearing Gaga tee's with BTW written on it .. so Yes , it had and still has that impact on the society ... I personally believe that it's a song for humanity .. for everyone .. ''No matter Gay , straight or bi .. lesbian , transgender life .. I'm on the right track baby , I was Born to survive'' Personally .. It'll always be my favourite Gaga album .. Love her for this Born this way .. Born to be BRAVE Instagram : saurabhatia_ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bury Me 477 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Everybody forgot about it 5 years after its release, so no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissyFromSpace 20,884 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 honestly why is this even a question. of course it impacted society. Barbie elitist - Weaboo - Sissy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 15,831 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 well it was only after the song that the saying "I was Born This Way" became a massive cliche tbh & it obviously did because her message encouraged us as fans to support gay marriage votes, repealing DADT and more so indeed it did imo, and not to mention it was banned in some countries and the fact she had terrorist attack threats of her Jakarta shows an impact Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gag 22,449 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Born This Way created gay people. The LGBT community didn't exist before Born This Way. Queen. headspin, happiness, DE̤̣A̢̯͔̘T͏͙̗̟̫H̗̙͡ͅ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checkers 3,515 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ゼレミ ノヴェリノ 370 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 I don't really know but I guess BTW has re-popularized the LGBT community (it would've lasted longer if the Judas-The Edge of Glory combo mess hadn't happened though) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adorno 484 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Yes, tremendously. The Song started a discussion for a whole new Generation. As a Monster it makes me very proud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
narcoswing 1,129 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 57 minutes ago, Bury Me said: Everybody forgot about it 5 years after its release, so no. no they didnt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMe 577 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 As far as music and a pop album can impact society, yes it did Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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