The Yaoi Song (We're Not Gay)

Quinton Flynn and Jeff Nimoy's 'The Yaoi Song (We're Not Gay)' is a humorous and self-aware exploration of the intersection between fandom culture and personal identity. The song opens with the artists walking into a 'yaoi room,' a space dedicated to a genre of anime and manga that focuses on romantic and often sexual relationships between male characters. The scene is set with 300 young girls intensely watching animated men in intimate scenarios, leading to a humorous misunderstanding that the artists themselves might be gay. The repeated refrain, 'But we’re not gay,' serves as a comedic assertion of their heterosexuality while acknowledging the assumptions made by their fans.

The song delves into the complexities of fan expectations, particularly within the yaoi genre, where fans often fantasize about romantic pairings between male characters. Flynn and Nimoy humorously address the desires of their fans, mentioning characters like Wolfwood and Reno, and how these fantasies do not align with their personal identities. The lyrics, 'Our private parts remain very far away,' and 'We don’t kiss boys, no male sex toys,' emphasize their heterosexual orientation while maintaining a light-hearted tone.

Despite the repeated assertions of 'not being gay,' the song is careful to avoid any homophobic undertones. The line, 'No we’re not saying there’s anything wrong with that,' clarifies that their stance is not one of judgment but simply a statement of personal preference. The song also acknowledges the diverse expressions within the fandom, with lines like 'Girls are boys, boys are girls, baby that’s okay,' celebrating the fluidity and creativity of fan culture. The closing line, 'We have a gay old time,' cleverly plays on the dual meanings of 'gay,' suggesting that they enjoy the fun and camaraderie of the fandom, even if they don't share all its interests.