The international hit's lyricist has explained that the song – which has been widely misunderstood since its release in 1977– has nothing to do with the gay scene

The Village People burst onto the New York disco scene in 1977, with a distinctive look based on gay stereotypes and a string of hit singles like Macho Man, In the Navy and Go West. In their lyrics these songs, many people suspected they subtly referenced the gay lifestyle.

The Village People's biggest hit, YMCA, has been widely misinterpreted since its release in 1977, the group's lyricist has explained

I’m just gonna spit on you’, Felipe Rose has been told as group announce they will sing at inauguration events

Decision to sing Y.M.C.A. for Trump’s inauguration comes after president-elect regularly danced to the disco classic at his campaign rallies

Village People had previously sent cease-and-desist orders to Donald Trump in a failed attempt to get him to stop playing “Y.M.C.A.” without the group’s permission.

The president-elect performed his signature dance moves with the band, who once tried to ban him using their music.

US President-elect Donald Trump danced to “YMCA” with The Village People at his victory rally Sunday night in Washington DC on the eve of his inauguration. Tens of thousands of MAGA supporters flocked to the nation’s capital for the rally,