Is Robyn's song Dancing On My Own actually about being gay?

In the 1970s disco era, women always danced alone or in pairs or in small groups before the magic hour of 10 pm, when the DJ would put on a record that would get the whole room on their feet. We were straight women, and nobody cared. It let the guys know who the women were that were there to dance! read more

Robyn has never specifically said this. Calum Scott who covered the song, and had huge worldwide success with it, is gay and has said his interpretation of the song was as a gay man. This is also reflected in the video. The beauty of the song though is that it does not matter if you are male, female, gay or straight. The song is relatable. read more

Robyn’s ‘Dancing On My Own’ Feels Like a Gay Anthem Even Though It Wasn’t Marketed That Way By Oscar Raymundo May 17, 2011 at 8:05pm · 9 comments I have never thought of “Dancing on My Own’” as a gay anthem, but hearing it put that way doesn’t surprise me. read more