I Demand Respect!

Tattered words won't seal my fate
Carryin' on with dignity's grace
'Cause I've weathered storms, stood tall and true
My skin's thick where once it bruised
In me, a fire that hatred can't use
I embrace the love, push through the ruse
(I can rise above the hate, yes I can)
I demand respect
(I demand my due)
I won't let you drown my voice
I value love, dear
(I cherish love, dear)
Solid ground beneath my feet
Carvin' paths where passion meets
With each stride, I claim my space
No shadowed whispers can erase
My heart's chorus sings the truth
In every note, I find my youth
I demand respect
(I demand my due)
I won't let you drown my voice
I value love, dear
(I cherish love, dear)
Solid ground beneath my feet
Carvin' paths where passion meets
With each stride, I claim my space
No shadowed whispers can erase
My heart's chorus sings the truth
In every note, I find my youth
I spread my wings, embrace the sky
(Eyes wide, aiming high)
Unshaken by the harsh winds that blow
Won't be defined by your cruel lies
(I rise with dignity)
I'm bound to dreams, to love's sweet prize
No chains of spite to drag me down
(I won't be tethered, won't be bound)
Head held high, with grace I stand
(My worth's etched by my own hand)
My voice, a melody of strength and pride
A beacon burning, never to hide