Revisiting the Indigo Girls - It's Alright

"It's alright if you hate that way, hate me cause I'm different, hate me cause I'm gay." When I first heard this song, I was struck by its courage and defiance. I am gay also but I'm sure it was harder for them, since here in the Philippines, gay men are more tolerated. Of course, it doesn't mean it makes it any easier. In the end, you'd have to really stand for who you are, and because of their honesty and bravery, I was more set to live a gay life, than a life of pretend.