Louis Tomlinson showing his queerness (a queer coding analysis)

[@tashinaroberts8929]

still cant get over how quickly liam went from talking about knowing the "truth" with louis and eleanor to "😳 i went to sweden!" 😂

[@gnappedusforever]

Liam only says that he's happy for the truth put in louis lyrics because he knows a lot about his lovestory with Eleonor. It doesn't mean that the lyrics are not about their relationship. On the contrary, absurd, but he may have confirmed that those words correspond to his love for her. I don't think louis songs are about that girl, not only for the same things put in this video, such as the use of female pronouns, but above all because of his face when someone asked direct to him about eleonor in his songs. He never smile, his eyes are never joyful when her name comes out. There isn't tenderness. Never.

[@tashinaroberts8929]

yet hes all smiley when people ask him about harry in dunkirk, for example 😊

[@yaoifunfun4094]

Don't forget to mention, he was playing with his actual Beard too, while talking smack about Lou.

[@anitapricecheck9554]

I hope we can always make him feel protected

[@katemitchell8249]

We will...♥️

[@rosewalsh4722]

We will always protect our king 🤴 💜 ❤

[@emm7740]

babe wake up cosmic leeds posted a new video

[@utebaumert6919]

Yeeess... I'm right here! Here we go.

[@jackiesmith7937]

What ever Louis is we should love and treat him with the respect he deserves.

[@lavidaemo3291]

I'm looking forward to attaching this to every single tweet saying that he's not an ally Like b***h he's queer

[@sarah18328]

"told myself I kinda liked her but there was something missing in her eyes." "do you ever ask why it's not black and white [...]" "paradise is in your own mind anyway, anyway" "spend my whole life thinking I had to change" "I don't wanna face the music but I still wanna dance with you." All of this fits the lyrics part as well

[@thai-s4g3]

Wow! And I thought Harry was the loudest. Harry shows more open signs to the GP but Louis says so much more specifically to the queer community. Of course I don't think one way is better than the other, I'm happy they find their ways to communicate their truth.

[@Royalblue519]

😂i know right. Like okay harry in his dresses and kissing men on shows, you'd say he could be queer but louis? No way.

[@johntucker845]

Love the video, thanks so much! I remain “healthily skeptical” of a few bits of evidence, but most of it speaks LOUD. As an older Gay man who’s lived his entire adult life NYC’s Greenwich Village (2 blocks from Stonewall) I’m surprised I never heard of some of the queer codes you imply are common, but otherwise I have a hard time arguing with you - well done! When, and if, LT comes out, I hope the community showers him with love & support. Just the other day, a straight friend said they had a hard time believing rock musicians couldn’t come out. I asked her why were there no out major rock/pop stars? Was it because there are no talented LGBTQ performers? Makes you wonder…… 🍃💕🍃

[@superblazegirl]

Elton John, Freddie Mercury, George Michael, Joan Jett, Boy George…just to name a few out artists.

[@JennaLeigh]

@@superblazegirl Freddie was never truly "out" - he even had a female "partner" for the vast majority of his life as a star. George Michael really struggled with his sexuality, only coming out after being outed in an uncomfortable way. Joan Jett wasn't always super open. Not arguing that they're not out now, but 2 of those 3 really were quiet for ages... George Michael was a "teen idol" in Wham, then was hyper sexualized and marketed to girls, which made him so incredibly uncomfortable because he knew his truth. Hiding his sexuality and trying to play the role of "sex symbol" nearly broke him. Please don't think I'm trying to argue - I'm just adding some context here. 💙

[@evatrost1750]

@@JennaLeighElton was once also married to a woman.

[@evatrost1750]

@@superblazegirl David Bowie, Melissa Etheridge. And let’s not forget very recently and very open gay/bi/queer: Sam Smith, lil nas x, Lady Gaga, Adam Lambert, Demi Lovato, Billie Eilish, and out late but still out : Ricky Martin and Lance Bass.

[@karican3540]

I love and support Louis because he makes fantastic records. The fact that he is charming and grounded is a bonus. Yes, I saw some of the Larry videos. I feel in love with their young love but I think that all indications are that that ship has sailed. I truly hope he has found someone that makes him as happy as he seemed to be with H, but I don't care who he sleeps with ...irrelevant.

[@shannonfox3351]

If you think that shop has sailed you are not concentrating. They are both so loud you just have to go to the real sites not Hollywood gossip. Don't loose faith with those two 🥰💙💚

[@claudinenixon7526]

​@@shannonfox3351I agree! 💚💙

[@justfookintpwk]

im so tired of people saying he’s homophobic like….???? just how can they think that with everything that louis does???

[@awesomeannieann24]

This is a great video. I never realised Louis was so loud, but when you look at this video which has been brilliantly put together as usual, it clearly shows. X ❤️ 💙💚❤️

[@amulyasrinivasafaithinthef5286]

Literally thank you so fckin much for this video. I'm tired of arguing with some toxic solos who just dismiss his queerness just because they're an anti. And those Louis haters who call Louis homophobic/transphobic 💀 like wot? My man literally queercodes and supports the community all the time!

[@directionertaylorsversion1328]

Yesss Fine if u don't think he's gay but he is not homophobic/transphobic he literally said he's an ally😭🏳️‍🌈

[@amulyasrinivasafaithinthef5286]

@@directionertaylorsversion1328 yess exactly 😭💙

[@xeniyafilimonova8535]

oh, talking to antis is useless. They believe everything they see in the media. And most of them are very aggressive. Just yesterday I was watching Made in the AM reaction of some girl. She called her speaker Larry (she is absolutelly unaware of Larry Stylinson, of course). So her Larry refused to work due to poor wifi connection and the whole video she was talking to him "Larry, this, Larry that..." Someone commented: "Oh, Larry! This is so funny!' Some anti felt her *ss burning right away with "this is disrespectful" and bla-bla-bla. Some larrie wrote that we can all have our opinions. But she said we cant have opinions on someone's sexuality. And some other anti came and started to "sing along".

[@amulyasrinivasafaithinthef5286]

@@xeniyafilimonova8535 oh my istg antis are obsessed with Larry more than us

[@crying_black]

Same!!!

[@hazzaboobear28]

Watched this again… first time was just because I was so excited Cosmic Leeds posted again… but rewatched to absorb everything… it just makes me cry. It’s just so senseless. CL knocks it out of the park again! The mamma bear in me wants to do something! I hate this feeling of helplessness for him / them. People are people and should be able to unapologetically love whoever the hell they want to love. Period. What business is it of anyone else’s! Thank you for doing what you do CL!!!! Even if it does break my heart.

[@jilianvan27]

Hazza&BooBear28 ~ Thank you for this post. I guess I have gotten complacent, having come up in the sixties and seventies and feeling that somehow these really wretched, institutionalized and obvious remnants of homophobia did not dictate the actions of our lives as they had in the pasts. Truly, thank you for the wake up call.

[@directionertaylorsversion1328]

Who is cosmic leeds?

[@butterflymilk6240]

@@directionertaylorsversion1328 it's this channel

[@Thisis-vc1zp]

I know holidays are closer, for Louis birthday lets show love to his music, not just trending his name. Remember to stream FitF and your other favorites I don't know maybe Strong or Home. Also during 2023. Don't expect numbers because he won't get ads, or huge promo. Just go to his concerts if you have a ticket and enjoy. But support as much as you can. Ignore haters and invest that time on Louis instead... Louis deserves better 💙

[@carolasmit2387]

I love the way you explain these things. Honest, without assumption and prejudice.

[@pizzalove926]

i love the fact that this video only contains facts and not shit you made up yourself. that’s really strong and i feel like that makes this video really good.

[@MyBlahblah67]

Your content is always epic and so important! Thank you for your continued service and dedication!!

[@ishmael369]

THANK YOU FOR THIS! HAPPY LARRYING TO YOU TOOO!💙💚

[@ES-pc8kf]

May he have Love and Light in his life😊

[@MegaHornby1]

Thank you so much for this. I am nervous to say this but would add that having watched him for years I have never seen him display any real sexual or romantic interest in women; his body language and eye contact is just friendly and that's it. I hope so much that he has a happy life of freedom ahead of him. I agree, his lyrics tell the truth.

[@EdibleStars369]

Also always thought the theory that his 28 tattoo could be connected to Section 28 which was a British law that prohibited the “promotion of homosexuality”. Which like the triangle seems to be a tattoo to reclaim or since it is on his fingers, to give the V sign to

[@sunniejmh]

MASSIVELY. i always think about this

[@k4ikaii]

people always say that 28 has something to do with larries’ marriage but like it’s been debunked multiple times. I think THIS might have to do with the tattoo.

[@cmielnicc1929]

The #28 has always been special to Louie as it's his sports jersey number from his youth. I've read that quite a few times and just a few days ago a post came up showing a young Louie in a red team jersey with the name Tomlinson and the number #28 on the back. I think it was at a soccer game.

[@EdibleStars369]

@c mielnicc I've not seen a photo of him as a kid with the 28, first one I can find was when he signed for Doncaster Rovers in 2013. Other images of him playing football I can find have him wearing the numbers 7, 14 and 17

[@trixi3belle561]

Thank you! I cried my way through this from beginning to end. Louis is such a beautiful soul. 🤍

[@chrt5621]

Another Fantastic video!! Always so informative. Love all the things I learned about Louis in your lyrics analysis. Keep up the great work!Louis and Harry are such geniuses with all their secret coding!!

[@bayleeves]

on the tattoo symbolism, recently with someone from britain drag race having a 28 hand tattoo (with confirmation that it’s for section 28 - an anti gay bill in england) and it perfectly matches Louis’ 28 hand tattoo

[@cherry1372]

Beautifully done! I remember vividly watching that show and Louis via ig live saying he felt protected. It was so emotional. Ngl I cried watching sad that such a feeling of safety and love is something so special and uncommon that he couldn’t help notice it.

[@rebeccapeace4377]

This video hurt my heart. As always an amazing update and can't wait for the 2022 timeline 💙💚

[@alisonhenderson1921]

Louis should b who he wants 2 b he is braver than hes thinks . Love him he deserves the world ❤❤❤

[@TamaraB36]

I absolutely love the care and thoughtfulness that runs through every one of your videos! The emotional intelligence, compassion and loudest of all LOVE! I feel so fortunate to have found your channel. Thank you so much for creating this space that I and I’m sure thousands of others feel protected in.

[@savannahclark6454]

To be completely honest I haven’t seen the coacoac lyrics before and now it’s so obvious to me why he can’t put it on a record. I always knew that he queer coded but i didn’t realize that he did it this often. Thank you for making videos like this!

[@kathberry2467]

There's also the tattoo 28 on his hand .section 28 was the law banning guys in the 1950. Lots of gay people have this tattoo

[@scrappingsharica]

Thanks, I have seen random clips before, but seeing these clips in there entirety is Epic. Thanks. ❤️

[@annabelle-tv]

THERE'S A GAY LANGUAGE AND NO ONE TOLD ME??? but also, how did i never know any of the history linked to the things he's done? he really is so much louder than i realized! this video is amazinggg

[@queerita]

I cried a little during this. He's so important to us as we are to him and, all this shit... we all want this to be over. I love him so much

[@juliehamilton5301]

I love your posts, and this one is no exception. Thank you for doing what you do, and for retaining the discipline to only post what is logical and within bounds of what is responsible and respectful. As always, well done! I hope you enjoy a lovely holiday season and that the new year treats you well. ⭐️🌈⭐️

[@larryever]

Love these vids the part about copy of a copy though broke me ..that song always does x

[@kiath90]

Here we are, we waited for this video! As I said in the video about Harry, also this one is so shareable. I already know it won't be the only time I watch it. Thank you.

[@Neha-sk1um]

Screaming... You don't know how long I've waited for this

[@damita_jo7139]

Perfect timing cosmicleeds!💙🌈

[@whenyouknowyouknow-ms3ep]

knew all of this already but could watch it always again even tho it breaks my heart💔

[@louisea6109]

Love who u want to love. Be who u are. Live ure life as u plse U, not others. Louis is the fookin best whatever. Talented, cute, fun and genuine. Leave it alone. None of our biz. Great video and now let us be free. Take care everyone! xxx

[@sc3942]

I have one of those luggage tags .. bought it because it's bright and easily seen at airport baggage claims areas! Great video.

[@LaurieSomma]

I never knew he had the pride flag in his tour bus! Wow!! That is HUGE!

[@ameliemastromarco671]

Never missed someone as much as cosmic Leeds

[@emilyvictoria89]

only the brave was my second most listened song this year. it makes me feel seen

[@Catherine.Hodges]

Yay! And we can’t wait to see you for the next video soon 😉

[@elinatpwk]

i love you for this

[@tammyren8158]

Yay...so happy you are back!!!!🥰🥰

[@georgieporgie3118]

I was never a Directioner but fell into a Larry rabbit hole on KZbin a couple of weeks ago and instantly became a huge Larry shipper. For me, the proof is in the little touches and the way they look at each other. I was already convinced that Larry is real but after this there is absolutely no doubt in my mind! Amazing video, backed up by solid facts and knowledge 🙏 My heart breaks for him, just wish I could give him a massive hug 💙 It'll be interesting to see if anything comes out in the new documentary. Regardless of whether he comes out publicly or not, we love you Louis 💙 We see you 🏳️‍🌈 and we love you xxx

[@DawnDawndaDawn]

As always. LOVE IT!!!! maybe if they take a break you might be able to catch up with 2022.

[@CL-re3dy]

Thank you! What about his custom made shirts with the roses? I know there is a Yorkshire rose from his birthplace but when they are placed on his chest it seems potentially significant.

[@malaykatoure8706]

we're all waiting for the 2022 recap

[@hazzaboobear28]

This is amazing! Nicely done… as usual!!

[@DaniaBriz]

You did amazing job, as always❤️👏🏾🏳️‍🌈

[@onlylarrystyles]

it makes me so sad :( i met him last week or so and just wanted to give him a big cuddle

[@LPichner476]

Love is love. What they did to those boys should be illegal. You can see it in his eyes when it's anything to do with Harry or Larry. Also this tour has definitely been more green, blue and pinks. Harry mentioned his new color pink in 9ne of his concerts. Love them both and truly pray they can just be happy and not have to hide. That truly breaks my heart.

[@marinaderodt1712]

Ohhh he still loves Harry, my God!!! There's nobody else in his heart ♥ Forever and ever...

[@LaurieSomma]

PROTECTED!! Ok, I'm crying!

[@lawnerddownunder3461]

That was beautiful, hey?

[@LaurieSomma]

@@lawnerddownunder3461 Absolutely!

[@amandabarzotto6199]

You are an angel for making these videos ❤️ thank you

[@annie-nh9jh]

TE AMO EL FANDOM SERIA UN DESASTRE SIN VOS GRACIAS POR EXISTIR 💘💘💘💘

[@chelle9431]

the crown - Louis' most recent reel, where he is wearing a crown...I said he looked like the little boy in Where The Wild Things Are but....

[@DawnDawndaDawn]

Yeah. I thought for sure that was gonna be used as the picture regarding the crowns

[@EdibleStars369]

The paper crown they are wearing in the reel is just an English Christmas tradition. You pull the crackers (the things you see them crossing their arms and holding between each other) which lets off a crack noise from the little explosive in it, then inside the cracker are always paper crowns (which it is a known rule in the UK everyone around the Christmas table must put on!), a bad joke and a cheap gift (usually a puzzle, tiny kids toy or a keyring for example). The crown in the reel is just them at their Christmas party doing what we always do here in the UK around this time. It was cute to see him in it though! And fun to learn in this video about the crowns in his clothing being attached to this

[@malaykatoure8706]

we were looking forward to this

[@Sonjaaa111]

It makes me cry every time I think about how he can’t be free and hasn’t been able too for so long. I’m also feeling extra appreciative that I can be myself and mostly feel safe. I hope he will be able to soon💙💚

[@currie.09]

you scare me a little but like this is so IMPRESSIVE

[@hihowareyou8473]

FINALLY I WAS SO EXCITED TO SEE THIS IN MY RECOMMENDED

[@beccasheart]

Fantastic job!!!

[@gnappedusforever]

The group reaction on Beard joke was huge. Harry was so happy that the world knew the truth. There's a video in which, during a concert, he read a sign about Taylor Swift, and he made a beard gesture. I love him

[@ObjectiveObserver00]

Fantastic job as always! Thank you.

[@katemitchell8249]

Thank you for explaining this to us I understand a lot better, I am a straight woman who was around in the 6o, and yes it was bad, you are what you are, and I love Louis and his music, I simply hope that he comes out before I die, but in all seriously I am very Proud of him anyway...I just wish I could give him a GREAT BIG GRANDMA HUG....♥️💙♥️💙

[@kathihjelmstad5026]

I may be naive, but I don't understand why it would be necessary for him to come out. I don't believe it's anyone's business.

[@ananyabhugra]

paused my lecture to see this.

[@angelaboice]

he has said that miss you is about Eleanor, but the pink triangle in the music video suggests otherwise:)

[@ilouislover]

I think the lyrics where he expresses pain could also be bc of what he's been through, although obviously a lot of it is queercoding. Louis is gay., It's what he's told us for years, a man who refused to be silenced as his current upcoming documentary 'All of Those Voices' said. I'm proud of Louis. ❤️‍🩹

[@sunflouwerry]

Yess this was much needed, lou may not be very outspoken abt this topic but he has been giving subtle hints since forever, still some harries calling him homophobic is beyond my understanding.

[@keynind2905]

I truly wish that everyone can be themselves!

[@zoemorin461]

u need an award for this account. like i'm not joking this proof that u have found that i didn't even know about, even being a long time larry, THANK U!❤

[@kathihjelmstad5026]

I don't care if he doesn't like women he is sexier than hell to me!

[@ingridmadrigal5619]

Its very sad . I wish is that Louis be very happy.

[@seaweed_brainnn]

thanks so much for this video♥️ i hope that louis someday will be able to finally unapologetically be himself, i don’t care abt whether he will actually tell us or not, i just want him to have his deserved freedom back

[@MariaLuiiza159]

This was so well done, i'd never seen such a convincing compilation of his queercoding. I'm shocked actually

[@martinecarle3406]

i cry.... I'm a new One Direction fan I know I'm late! I'm for Larry 4 ever and a return of 1D and H&L together. but Lou your words pierce me in a good way thank you for being you.

[@emilyrachel0153]

Um where can I send you coffee or money for coffee cuz you do God's work and we appreciate you.

[@changeyourticket36]

hes a Beutiful soul

[@autumnarends]

this couldn't have come at a better time. i'm sure you've seen it too how ppl on twitter have suddenly decided he's homophobic lmao, so hopefully some of them will end up here and get it together

[@campbell9103]

EVERYONE SHUT UP COSMIC LEEDS POSTED

[@elinatpwk]

frrr

[@CoffeeLuver433]

It feel illegal being this early ❤️❤️

[@ljewina3862]

thank you ♥️

[@directionertaylorsversion1328]

It's not even about larry anymore Louis, and many other artists, are closeted in this horrible industry we call the music industry Taylor swift herself said this industry is a rly bad place Yes, maybe lou is not ready to come out yet which is perfectly reasonable but it's not a secret the music industry is super closeting and Louis and lots of other artists suffer from this and it just has to stop, let them be free, it's basic human rights🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈💙💙💙

[@rebecakaroline4296]

me personally i dont think that he dresses up in certain clothes to show his queerness like dont get me wrong its just my opinion i could be wrong, but Louis is like simple pratical person like i dont think he would be like " oh i'm going to use this spefically shirt that has this word to show my queerness" like i think he just wears cause he likes the design. But when it comes to lyrics like theres no argument, his lyrics are so representative and so relatable to lgbtq feelings and i think this is really amazing and is one of the things that are so special about his relationship with fans.

[@antidave]

louis giving me good queer fashion brands for me to buy 💅 being closeted I also relate to wearing queer brands and getting the triangle tattoo hidden on my ankle 😭 maybe I'm just a basic queer person though lol

[@taylormcpherson3736]

15:42 What's super important here, is does anyone else notice the writing on the wall in the left hand corner... Kinda impossible to take that any other way than what it is.

[@siera28]

thank you so much.. happy larrying to you too! pink triangle and louis blue forever.

[@doosdoost613]

also in his miss you music video still shot with the pink triangle style is written on the box ?

[@bfcolumbo8480]

Yes, that's impossible to not see, right at the end. There's also TONS of green objects and lights in the video - green being Harry's (microphone) color. Louis actually straddles the arm of a green couch as he places his hands in that "thumbs touching" pose that he did when he was in 1D with Harry, and looks plaintively at us, begging for Harry to return.

[@TaylorSwiftObsessed]

Every fucking time I watch one of your videos I end up crying for hours

[@rubyburttram3630]

Good job making this video!!

[@jamieoh3791]

cosmic leeds are you doing a 2023 larry timeline video?

[@raiisayy]

just a quick question, is the larry timeline 2022 coming out this month?

[@Royalblue519]

I love how louis is the louder larry in all this 😭💀 i mean with Harry we can see the signs but louis looks like a straight alpha male so I'm glad when he is always the one giving himself away you know

[@lucianaclark9]

Great video. Thank you.💙

[@kimwiles3678]

Love is Love🥰

[@JennaLeigh]

Wake up y'all, Cosmic Leeds uploaded

[@manshashah8518]

ARIANA IS BACK

[@graced.6711]

But it makes no sense, neither harry nor Louis * need * to stay closeted. They're few of the biggest musicians with largest fanbases. And especially in the last few years sooo many artists have come out/ been open about their sexuality. If they are infact together, and want to be open about it no one is really stopping them from doing that!