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Macklemore’s song for marriage equality, ‘Same Love’

July 20th, 2012 at Fri, 20th, 2012 at 1:23 pm by Gabrielle Nomura

Please listen to this fantastic new song by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, “Same Love” featuring spoken-word artist and singer Mary Lambert. Macklemore, the Seattle-area rapper known for his sermon-like rhymes and warm, raspy voice gives a thoughtful reflection on the need for marriage equality and a simple plea for the day “that his uncles can be united by law.” As he points out, a piece of paper, a new law, won’t do much to change a culture that will continue to grapple with homophobia. But it’s a start.

When everyone else
Is more comfortable
Remaining voiceless
Rather than fighting for humans
That have had their rights stolen
I might not be the same
But that’s not important
No freedom ’til we’re equal
Damn right I support it

- Macklemore

is a journalist with a multicultural background and a passion for diversity stories. Her articles appear in Bellevue Reporter, NW Asian Weekly, The Bellingham Herald and the blog, Seattle Dances. Follow on Twitter: @GabrielleKazuko.

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