We spoke our minds too clearly
We assumed fundamental rights were inherent
Not as pawns but humyns
I do not require a gauge for freedom of speech
Cuz I never asked to be a citizen
I never have and never will pledge allegiance
Waking up each morning with confusion in my eyes
The wind is biting through to wave "hello"
Seeing my reflection, an exterior of lies
I hope this shaky feeling doesn’t show
As if I had to tell you there was little left to say
Stilted conversations colored blue
You were sitting down and you got up to walk away
I tried to stay but I was right behind you
Tension in the stair, I cannot bear so close to helpless
As this song I sing inside me ring
Final words are boring, never touch,
I know you whispered something in my ear
I couldn’t hear you
Girls with the greenest eyes the first time you have kissed
Our quiet softest sighs
A song for all of those who shot and missed
Welcomed to this world, imputed identity
Born, tagged, tattooed, pacified
Generously bestowed my rights and privileges replete
Arbitrary values ascribed
There’s nothing I can tell you there’s nothing I can say
Stunted conversation, censored thought
I’m completely free, at liberty, guaranteed
Unless of course you decide I’m not
But I’ll not be resigned to, fall in line behind you
Tension in the air I cannot bear
So what the fuck am I accomplishing? absolutely nothing
All these words are boring, it’s time for action
But you’ve taught me to be a pawn
It won’t last for long
Those who see through the lies are quickly gagged and bound
Ambition realized, tear the whole fucking thing down