This Song Made Me Feel Seen in 1992 – And Still Does

In 1992, Suzanne Vega released a song that would quietly change my life: As Girls Go.

I was 13 years old, already in therapy for gender dysphoria, and living in a small town with no internet, no community, and no language for what I was feeling. And then this song came on the radio.

It’s not a trans anthem. But it is a song that understood me — even when I didn’t fully understand myself.

In this video, I share my personal story, break down the lyrics, and explain why this remains one of the most quietly affirming songs I’ve ever heard.

🎧 Listen to the full song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rpn5fGbbAQ