Gay Science’s Rob Anderson Describes His Debut Single And His Inspirations – Exclusive – The List

Rob Anderson’s debut single is titled “Nothing for You,” and it’s a cheeky synth pop track about love. But, just what does the “Gay Science” comedian think of the song?

“It’s the first song that I’ve ever written, and I wanted it to be silly, I wanted it to have fun with itself,” Anderson explained. “It’s my version of a pride anthem where, typically during [Pride] Month, we fight for our rights and stick up for the rights we have and for others, which is a very serious thing and very needed.”

With the track, Anderson spins a typical pop song on its head. Instead of singing that he’d do anything for someone, he says that they can essentially take everything from him. “I wanted to have a song that says, ‘If you are so hot, you can take away my rights. You can reduce me to nothing. You can do anything to me. You can have my assets, you can have my family. You can be my conservator. I am your furniture’,” Anderson detailed to us. 

What’s more, Anderson made this song with iconic musicians in mind, even if they’re from different genres. “I love Haim, and I love Léon who is either a Finnish or Norwegian singer. I love organic female pop music — Dagny, Sigrid — where usually they’re not from the U.S.,” he revealed. “Or Maggie Rogers, who is from the U.S.”

Ultimately, “Nothing for You” is a breath of fresh air during a summer when everything feels incredibly hard. As Anderson noted, “It’s a blast. It doesn’t take itself too seriously … gay people want that.”

Catch Rob Anderson’s “Gay Science” series on TikTok and YouTube. His debut single, “Nothing For You,” is now streaming on Apple Music and Spotify.