What the Y.M.C.A. song that Trump triumphantly danced to is about, and why he was forbidden to include the '80s hit at rallies

After Donald Trump won the presidential election in the United States for the second time, the statesman decided to celebrate the important event by dancing to the Village People's track "Y.M.C.A." The disco hit of the 80s became an integral part of the entrepreneur's political campaign and rallies, but at one point the band's lead singer forbade its use.

The audience had the opportunity to hear the song, dedicated to the youth volunteer organization Young Men's Christian Association, for the first time in 1978. However, the song also has a certain connection with LGBTQ+ people. OBOZ.UA offers to find out more about the song "Y.M.C.A.", which is so popular with the politician.

Why Trump chose the hit by the Village People

Donald Trump first demonstrated his dance to the incendiary track of the 80s after recovering from Covid-19. It is not known for certain why the statesman chose this particular song for his campaign, but an anthropologist from Maynooth University in Ireland, James Saris, suggests that the reason is nostalgic. According to the expert, "Y.M.C.A." can bring back many supporters of the winner of the US election to the time of their carefree youth, which makes it a favorite at rallies.

What is the song "Y.M.C.A." about

Undoubtedly, the track is related to the youth volunteer organization YMCA. The lyrics are built in the format of an appeal to a young man in complete despair. The authors use encouraging phrases to show that everything will work out in life. It is noted that devastated young people can get the necessary support from the YMCA organization.

However, the song has long been perceived as a kind of LGBTQ+ symbol. Initially, the hit became popular among members of this community, as in certain areas the YMCA has become a place for people to meet and receive social support.

Why Trump was banned from playing the 80s hit at rallies

In 2020, Village People vocalist Victor Willis said in an interview that he was against the use of the track "Y.M.C.A." by a politician. The artist noted that their team had asked Trump to stop playing the hit at rallies because they did not support his campaign.

However, over time, Victor Willis changed his categorical position. He allowed the politician to use the song, as it increased the band's and the song's recognition.

Lyrics

Young man, there's no need to feel down

I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground

I said, young man, 'cause your in a new town

There's no need to be unhappy

***

Young man, there's a place you can go

I said, young man, when you're short on your dough

You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find

Many ways to have a good time.

***

It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

They have everything

For young men to enjoy.

You can hang out with all the boys.

It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

You can get yourself clean

You can have a good meal

You can do whatever you feel.

***

Young man, Are you listening to me

I said, young man, what do you want to be

I said, young man, you can make real your dreams,

but you've got to know this one thing.

No man, does it all by himself

I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf

And just go there, to the Y.M.C.A.

I'm sure they can help you today

***

Young Man, I was once in your shoes,

I said, I was down and out with the blues

I felt, no man cared if I were alive

I felt the whole world was so jive.

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