Songs that changed history: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - Same Love (2012) Guest featuring singer Mary Lambert, "Same Love" is a celebration of love. It urges acceptance of homosexuality and to reject intolerance. It's hard-hitting, honest, and it's got a powerful message. The song was recorded at a tense time in America. Referendum 74 was coming up, potentially making same-sex marriage legal in Washington. But it wasn't clear what the outcome would be. Society seemed divided on the issue. Macklemor