Pride Music: Wrabel "The Village"

In August 2017, out musician Wrabel released his powerful music video for "The Village" as a sign of solidarity with the transgender community in the aftermath of Donald Trump's 'out of nowhere' decision to ban trans military service members.

Beginning with this quote, "In nature, a flock will attack any bird that is more colorful than the others because being different is seen as a threat," the video follows a young transgender man's journey into self-acceptance.

Wrabel sent this message to the LGBTQ community via social media over the weekend:

“To anyone that feels like an outsider, the problem isn't you, it’s the village. I don't know how else to raise my voice than in a song. And so, I wrote a song for you. #transrightsarehumanrights #thevillage"

The mournful tune focuses on issues of isolation that arise with the exploration of one’s sexuality and identity.

The lyrics urge the listener to remember there is nothing wrong with them. The issue is with those who treat them differently.

Watch below.

At the time of the video's release, Wrabel tweeted:

TRANS PEOPLE ARE JUST THAT . PEOPLE . HUMAN BEINGS . please i beg you do not let his hatred sink into your heads and hearts .

— wrabel. \rā-bəl\ (@wrabel) July 26, 2017

social media is so weird but let's use it . send love to our trans friends and family . let them know this man does not speak for us .

— wrabel. \rā-bəl\ (@wrabel) July 26, 2017