Still Standing

they're building hate today
I see it in the eyes of every passing gaze
they're calling your name today, you've won
congratulations
say what you want to say
be safe, make everyone feel comfortable
call me out and let me breathe again
call me out and let me see again
breathe into me the air you swear you're not polluting
and flatter me, tell me I am beautiful
that i'm the only one you care for
make me believe that all your good intentions
will offset all the wrong you've done
still i'll be screaming
you don't know all the wrong you've done
but we're still standing
we will cast our votes and not be afraid
we will not fall
won't you call us out, giving us freedom again