Chappell Roan's The Giver: A Queer Country Anthem That Redefines the Genre
Written by: Keyali Mikaela
Chappell Roan’s The Giver is the perfect blend of country charm and unapologetic queer energy, and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. The song’s vibe is fun, sassy, and full of confidence, with Chappell absolutely owning the genre while still staying true to her unique identity. It’s a playful country anthem with a twist, and you can’t help but get swept up in the energy of it.
From the get-go, the fiddle is front and center, and the track has that irresistible, honky-tonk bounce. The chorus? Catchy as hell. “Take it like a taker, ’cause, baby, I’m a giver” is one of those lines that’s instantly memorable and will have you singing along in no time. There’s this perfect balance of cheekiness and empowerment, where Chappell’s confidence is undeniable, but she’s also having a ton of fun with it.
The cool thing about The Giver is that it feels like a total celebration of both country music and Chappell’s queer identity. She’s not trying to convince the traditional country crowd to come over to her side—she’s just doing her own thing, bringing her personal style to a genre that’s so often defined by a different kind of masculinity. She’s poking fun at the macho stereotypes, like when she sings, “Ain’t no country boy quitter, I get the job done,” but she’s doing it in a way that feels empowering and authentic to who she is.
It’s also really refreshing to hear Chappell talk about how this song is just about doing something that makes her happy, not trying to fit into a certain mold. She’s not aiming for a full-on country album; she’s just having fun with the genre and bringing her own flavor to it. That honesty and joy is what makes The Giver so appealing—it's clear Chappell’s not trying to be anything she’s not. She’s just here to do her thing, and we’re here for it.
What’s even better is how the song’s production gives a nod to classic country while keeping it fresh and modern. You’ve got banjos and fiddles, sure, but there’s also a rhythmic drive that makes the track feel alive and totally Chappell’s own. It’s a song that feels like a celebration of all the things that make her who she is: bold, unapologetic, and absolutely one-of-a-kind.
Overall, The Giver isn’t just a country song—it’s a genre-defying anthem that shows how Chappell Roan can take anything she touches and make it her own. With this track, she’s not just stepping into country, she’s reshaping it. And honestly? We can’t wait to see what she does next.
