"Even if it makes others uncomfortable, I will love who I am". damn

almost 7 years later and this is _still_ ahead of its time. Janelle’s a visionary

"add us to equations but they will never make us equal" great line

She not just flipped it, she flipped the entire table. This song really is a weapon of mass education. I loved it when this first came out and love it even more now in 2020. Way ahead of it's time.

"Categorize me, I defy every label" That line always gets me ❤

"'Q.U.E.E.N.' definitely is an acronym," Monae explains during an interview at Fuse HQ. "It's for those who are marginalized." She says the "Q" represents the queer community, the "U" for the untouchables, the "E" for emigrants, the second "E" for the excommunicated and the "N" for those labeled as negroid. "It's for everyone who's felt ostracized," she adds. "I wanted to create something for people who feel like they want to give up because they're not accepted by society."

And just like that, this song is more prevalent than ever. #BLM

grew up in florida, somewhere within a southern baptist neighborhood. i'm mentally and physically disabled, gay, and 'worst of all' (according to them); i am not christian. lol. i love this song and it makes me feel better about myself. the father's side of my family has completely disowned me and tbh, it messed me up majorly back then, but now i know i was not in the wrong for being myself. thank u. ♥

"Add us to equations, but they never make us equal."

"I heard that life is like a play without rehearsal"

Anyone here in 2024?!!😮‍💨😮‍💨

*Janelle Monáe is THE most talented female pop music singer of modern times. Period.* I saw her a few years ago live in Cologne/Germany. She rocked that stage with the energy of a hurricane. If anybody ever has the opportunity to see her live: go for it, you ain't gonna regret it. She's an incredible dancer, a perfect entertainer, seems like a ton of fun - sesame street approved ;-). Her lyrics and often dystopian video clips are quite inspirational. She's a passionate true musician with every fiber, not one of those artificial products pushed by some TV talent show. What more can you ask? Honestly, I don't understand why she isn't by now equally famous as a guy like King of pop Michael Jackson. I'm not saying she isn't successful (maybe she's just more interested in good music than fame, which certainly is a good thing), yet still I'm puzzled why not more people have recognized her talent yet, especially since she's out there for many years already.

the end gives me goosebumps

The rap at the end

2024 here, 1st time hearing, it's a banging

Anyone Else Listening to this Classic in 2020 , Quarantined COVID-19......

"Am i weird to dance alone late at night" I felt this in my soul

"am i a freak because i like watching mary" the glow up from this to Make Me Feel. Has queen express your sexuality we love you

Totally forgot about this song and this week's Drag Race episode just reminded me of it after nearly a decade! Such a bop.

Past Janelle was warning us about Future Janelle from jump & y’all were so struck on the fact that she presented herself differently and therefore would be different. She is different though. She wears her sexuality as a mere accessory. It doesn’t define and has never defined her as an artist and THIS IS WHY she is able to go from fully clothed to damn near naked right before our eyes. Marketing at its best imo

"They keep us on the ground working hard for the greedy But when it's time to pay they turn around and call us needy" 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

so when this song came out i just thought it was just a jam and i really didn't understand the power of the lyrics... Now years later ... i'm almost 22 and as a black transwoman the lyrics literally broke me down in tears especcially the rap... that...was ... nothing short of powerful

This song was the s&it of its time

“March to the streets cause I'm willing and I'm able” The power

People are forever sleeping on Janelle Monae. One of the greatest talents in the music industry.

I'm proud to be a Black woman

Every single time I hear this song, it's so dope! She's so incredibly talented. N I love Ms. Badu! Janelle's lyrical content n flow...she's got mad skillz.

FUN FACT: They’re both 5’0”

People always called me queer and I came home crying one day and my grandma told me to listen to this and I love it 🥰

The end always gives me chills. I love being a black woman, I love who I AM ✊🏾👑

a reminder: Janelles music has ALWAYS been sensual: "am i a freak because i love watching mary?"

I appreciate this even more in 2023 then I did when it first hit the streets. Glorious beat....a whole mood that soars to the heavens when Badu arrives. And the ending says it all. ❤ and ☮ forever.

SHE BODIED THE ENDING🔥🔥🔥🔥

probably the best ending to any song ever

When she does the rap at the end, the visual with the lights looks like she's the pupil in an eye

She said “let them eat cake but we eat wings and throw them bones on the ground” I laughed so hard. ☺️😁☺️😁☺️

I live for her last rap part😍💙❤️

That rap at the end makes me tear up every time she’s so POWERFUL 🔥🔥🔥🔥

"add us to to the equation but you'll never make us equal" she speaks truth with her lyrics.

This absolutely changed my fucking life as a nascent baby queer at 15. No one else has ever done it like her; effortlessly blending afrofuturism, queer themes and left politics into the funkiest, most vulnerable yet empowering shit ever. Ily Janelle

The most underrated artist of our time. She is a true legend.

Patiently waiting for Janelle and Kendrick to make a track together..........

can't believe this is 10 years old, it's still fresh as hell.

Janelle Monae spreads amazing messages of acceptance and pride in a way that is accessible to many different types of people. I adore her and she's one of the only famous people I crush on...I'd love to talk with her, but that's unlikely to happen. I guess I''ll just have to keep listening to her music

I...I just can't stop staring at her. She's so fluid and gorgeous and funky and just plain righteous--all at the same damn time. I bet seeing her live is a real treat.

As someone who grew up queer, Mormon and hopelessly nerdy in Utah, THANK YOU JANELLE MONAE FOR THIS SONG. It made my LIFE!

This project was so camp, yet deeply meaningful

“March to the streets 'cause I'm willing and I'm able (what?) Categorize me, I defy every label” Black people experience the most discrimination and yet they have done so much for all marginalized communities. This made my day ❤

Janelle hasn't "blown up" because she doesn't want to. Shes successful enough. The bigger you blow up, usually the less creative control you have.

Jeeeez yall dont know how much I loveeee this woman. Her messages are uplifting. She makes me appreciate my skin colour. Makes me appreciate myself

Janelle Monáe is such an amazing, inspirational queen. I will forever be a fan of her as a strong woman and artist ❤️

Can we just appreciate Madam Badu’s aesthetic and look in this 🤍 Queen 👑

"will you be electric sheep, or electric ladies will you sleep...or will you preach" always gets me, that part

I feel like I've missed out on a gem that Janelle Monae is because I've only just discovered her music. I love this and Primetime!

this is one of the best songs fr

Her rap at the end though! Get it!

She inspires me to love my Dark skin!

Am I the only one who loves the end rap so much?

Every time I feel as though I lose myself, I listen to her music to remember what I stand for. Janelle will forever be one of my biggest role models❤️❤️❤️

Slay Estetitiies!

Why are these two QUEENS so underrated ?

That rap at the end sent chills down my spine. It was magical.

Absolutely love whatever you kick out -her and Eryka just compliment each other nicely at the end

Who styled this video? It is perfection! ❤❤❤❤

Wish we could get more of her on the radio.

Janelle Monae is a queen. She showcases her talents with her cloths on (I'm not dissing the queens who do) but y'all have to admit if she dressed and danced the way Beyonce, Rihanna, or Nicki does, she would most likely be a constant chart topper.

This is so legendary and some people don't even know how legendary it is. Janelle is a QUEEN!

This video was an essential part of my queer awakening. Thank you for being brave enough for people like us to exist

THAT END VERSE HAD ME SHOOK RIGHT THE FUCK UP. Stay slayin.

"They keep us underground working hard for the greedy, but when its time to pay they turn around and call us needy." Damn!

This album is a key part of the soundtrack to my life I’ve listened to it that much yet it doesn’t get old

“Electric ladies will you sleep or will you preach” This entire song a whole vibe!

I may not be Black but I really do appreciate and respect Blacks out there and all the other races as well. It's especially hard to do that when you're an Indian who's taught your whole life to be fair and love white skin(not that there is anything wrong with white skin) but I am starting to appreciate my tanned skin. Janelle you're very inspiring ❤️❤️❤️

ohh this song means so much too me it really does connect with me I'm only 13 n all I hear is stuff like is that your real hair or is it really true all black girls are crazy n this sends a powerful message to all young black ladies all around the world that u don't have to be super ghetto or try to mimic the behavior of the white people around u just to fit in all you have to do is be you

man, I don't internet much and didn't know about this incredible person. I saw them on Glass Onion and was like... why are they so f*cking incredible? looked them up, found the wealth of queer, social, righteous sh*t they've got out. So stoked. F*ck yes.

I seriously love her confidence

"You can take my wings, BUT I'M STILL GONNA FLY" Powerful👑

5:14-6:00 if she ran for president i would vote for her

Salina vs. Amethyst ❤❤❤

I haven't seen any black woman who embraces black women like her in her video as much as she does.

Really don't get my fellow white people having to point out they are white and like Janelle's music as if it's some sort of statement at how woke they are. Guys, it's OK to like the funk. We've been officially playing it since April 1976.

Will you be electric sheep, electric ladies, will you sleep? Or will you preach? PREACH

Always loved this song and video. She is so different, in a good way. Love her style, flare and sound. She's become a great actress as well. That rap at the end was always so powerful, and remains so.

This was iconic ❤❤

Ok, I will admit that I've been living under a rock for the past year OBVIOUSLY because this is the first time I've heard this awesome song. I was hooked from about 30 seconds in, just wonderful!

How does she not have over a million subscribers? That rap at the end was life...like, I don't understand.

This was my favorite song!!! I miss this era!!!!❤

This hits hard rip amethyst

100% Rebel Timelord.

Why is this the first time I'm hearing this? This song is fire! She is so underrated

I remember when this first premiered on 106 & Park, and she was one of the guests, and she got on top of the couch and danced to her song all over the 106 & Park stage.... Good times. 💛✨💛✨💛✨💛 I still come back to this gem.

Janelle Monáe dun went off 2 da next level like fr fr 💖 *a u t h e n t I c v i e w s* 💖 is what got them HUGE!

Erykah badu's part always gives me chills her voice is just incredible

damn janelle monáe raps makes more sense then all the rappers out now.

I love how I love artists who speak lovingly to my soul before I even know they are speaking lovingly to my soul ❤ like yes united with me and heal me unknowingly

She and Ms. Badu are always on 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Peace

Add us to equations, but they'll never make us equal **Drops Mic 🎤** -Realest part of the song

She was singing “Queer” in the background and people overlooked it. Listen closely.

I just adore Janelle Monae and everything she does

Drag Race brought me here 😋 Salina ATE!!