We can’t be Erased
Ah, I can't help but weep for the status of my nation.
Bigots have been unleashed, like for a signal they were waiting
What I would see as a nightmare, they see as the best dream
All us trans folks ground up in the machine
I see the product of the hatred, I fear I will have to fight
Or soon all people like me will be denied their human rights
They have freed themselves from reason, see things in black and white
They call me a seed of evil, but that’s the hate they have let into their mind;
It started out on four-chan, now it’s becoming policy in time
Do they really mean it or is it a way to keep their fans in line
Stacking the courts, claim it pleases the divine
Can be this what they believe, cause I think its deceiving them with lies
Holy God, can you see all of my tears?
It appears they might want me murdered here
Bible Thumpers I have learned to fear
Kinda reminds me of the Nazi’s work here
Why is this happening, my own life I just want to be living;
I don’t know how to respond to people calling me a demon
But if they think I’m alone, they better recount the gate
Cause alone is one thing that I am surely aint
I will keep my own happiness, I won't drown in dark despair;
Those who would discriminate they better think and beware
Hope is mightier than fear, it has no limitations
No matter what they do nothing can erase us now
We will fight and will not surrender
No matter what the cost
We want the harm to pause
Just go ahead and let us live our life
You wanted us shamed and disgraced
You’re tainted by hatred we can’t be erased
Even if allies betray us we go on to state
No matter what you do, we can’t be erased;
I am not a monster, I am just the same as you
But I will not stand by while trans folks are abused
The hate is growing
The laws are coming
But I will not run even if the brown shirts are coming
I’ll gather all my friends, together we’ll make a stand
Right from the start our resistance is planned
I have hope and faith and maybe holy light
Wont just hide, I will stand and fight
Hateful people on my TV
They always say I cannot be real
But stop the nonsense, I’m just as real
As any of them, they are going to have to deal
To their humanity I must appeal
I hope it's there, just concealed
Fact is we exist no matter what they feel
They must be stopped, the world must heal
A little love is needed quick
So all these hateful acts will soon quit
I know they’re scared that I have a dick
I wish it gone, so I could just be a chick
I’m saddened by this evil growing, trying not to give in to people loathing
The darkness is not hiding it is showing, hearts must be open not be closing;
Flood the internet where the hate is flowing, replace it with loving knowing;
There is no way we will be going
My spirit will never be kept from floating
Join with me, our strength will be showing
No trans folk should be feeling lonely
Progress will be made very slowly
But I believe our cause is holy
You wanted us shamed and disgraced
You’re tainted by hatred we can’t be erased
Even if allies betray us we go on to state
No matter what you do, we can’t be erased;
Author's Note: This is based on the song "Can't be erased, which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNdIvPb196s