Loved Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”? You’ll Definitely Fall for This Sapphic Anthem Too

A refreshing departure from heartache, this feel-good track radiates positivity and freedom.

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If you’ve had **Chappell Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!” on repeat — or any of her tracks, for that matter — you’re definitely not alone. The Grammy-winning musician is indeed a breath of fresh air. Although the LGBTQIA+ community has come a long way in terms of media representation, it is still a delight to see an openly queer artist thrive in the industry. And with the success of Roan’s debut studio album, **The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and her aforementioned breakout single that paved the way for her immense global popularity, it’s absolutely heartwarming to hear a song about queer love (whether heartbreaking or joyous) hit the airwaves. But in case you’re craving another track that radiates the same energy, yet one that’s joyful and free of heartache and romantic tension, look no further than “Silk Chiffon” by MUNA.

While “Good Luck, Babe!” leans into the complicated aspects of love, “Silk Chiffon” is a positive and bright ode to queer love, the kind that makes you want to breathe out with joy and say, “life’s so fun” after all. The feel-good indie pop track, featuring **Phoebe Bridgers, presents queer love in a brighter light, celebrating the effervescent feeling of falling in love, especially in a same-sex context. It’s perfectly paired with an upbeat, summery tone, offering a celebratory perspective on love — a departure from MUNA’s earlier work back when they were still with RCA records; the indie pop band (consisting of Katie Gavin, Josette Maskin, and Naomi McPherson*) signed with Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records in 2021, making the exuberant track their first-ever release under the said record label. Ironically, though, a label named Saddest*, owned by an indie artist known for her melancholic songs, produced probably the happiest bubblegum indie pop song ever.

MUNA’s “Silk Chiffon” Is a Sweet, Vibrant Song About Queer Love

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From MUNA’s self-titled third studio album (which includes songs written by Gavin, along with collaborations with artists like Leland and **Mitski on certain tracks), “Silk Chiffon” is an irresistibly catchy sapphic anthem, depicting LGBTQIA+ romance as bright, euphoric, and whimsical. In the track, the narrator likens her crush to a silk chiffon, a sheer fabric known for its softness and elegant drape. It’s often used for wedding dresses, bows, ribbons, and more. The first verse reads: “Sun down and I’m feeling lifted / Downtown, cherry lipstick / Watch her silk dress dancing in the wind / Watch it brush against her skin / Makes me wanna try her on.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, the band said that “Silk Chiffon” is “a fun song to write,” adding, “We often write such dark music, so it felt really exciting to explore a light and colorful world.”** And that’s true: the song is indeed a departure from their early releases. It is also a perfect blend of Gavin and Bridgers’ vocals, as they sing about someone who’s endearingly described as “soft like silk chiffon.”

The music video for “Silk Chiffon,” filled with pastel colors, draws inspiration from the 1999 satirical rom-com But I’m a Cheerleader, which stars Natasha Lyonne. The film follows Megan Bloomfield, a typical teenager who’s sent to a conversion camp by her parents in an attempt to change her sexual orientation to what was considered “normal.” While there, she begins to develop feelings for Graham Eaton (played by Clea DuVall), a loud and proud lesbian. MUNA is also known for tracks like “Loose Garment,” “Shooting Star,” “Home By Now,” “Kind of Girl,” “Solid,” “Runner’s High,” and “Anything But Me.”

Of course, “Silk Chiffon” isn’t the only sweet queer song out there. We also have “My My My” by Troye Sivan, “Honey” by Kehlani, “Angels” by LP, “Cherry” by Fletcher and Hayley Kiyoko, “Marrow” by VINCINT, “Love In Real Life” by Beth Ditto, “That’s What I Want” by Lil Nas X, “Anyone Else” by PVRIS, “Let’s Try Being In Love” by Darren Hayes, “Alan” by Perfume Genius, “Worth It (Perfect)” by Superfruit, “We Fell In Love In October” by Girl in Red, “Same Shoe Size” by Serpentwithfeet, “Look After Me” by Cub Sport, “Love Is Love” by Mary Lambert, “Only You” by Parson James, and more. This proves that gay love songs, written by talented LGBTQ musicians, are everywhere.

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Originally published at collider.com on August 12, 2025.