strip that down by liam payne is queer coded - a thread:

we enter the first verse with liam describing his personal journey with self discovery and taking time to really understand himself and his sexuality

this, in my opinion, is the LOUDEST liam has ever been in his song writing and really is the biggest example of the queer coding going on in these lyrics. “now i’m out, free” shows liam is now free from modest management that closeted him. very loud.

liam in this verse references “one coke and bacardi”, a type of rum and coke. you know what else serves alcohol and soda cocktails? gay bars.

this line references the similarity between gay love and being “locked away” as liam describes the love in his heart being and the key being “thrown away”.

in conclusion, liam payne is queer coding. end of thread