Abstract
ABSTRACTThis article provides a literary analysis of the early work of Laura Jane Grace, the punk rock band Against Me!’s transgender frontwoman, specifically that work which was composed before she came out publicly in 2012. Grace had a long and prolific career prior to this moment, during which she produced a substantial body of music. This early period of her work stands out for its emotional complexity and unique insight into the mind of someone wrestling with their gender identity for many years. In this article, we seek to provide some sense of what further academic study of Grace’s work has to offer. By applying a close reading of Grace’s lyrics in light of what is known of her biography, we hope to shed light on this rare example of a transgender artist who produced a substantial corpus of work before, during, and right up to the moment of coming out, giving access to multiple stages of her struggle, evolution, and eventual self-acceptance.
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