Just Breathe

Note to self Don't be gay in Indiana Big heads up That's a really stupid plan There are places where it's in to be out Maybe San Francisco or thereabout But in Indiana without a doubt If you're not straight Then guess what's bound to hit the fan? Just breathe, Emma Not everyone is that repressed Just breathe, Emma It wouldn't be high school without a test Just close your eyes And count to ten Go to your happy place and then Try not to combust Just breathe Hey Emma, who's this girl you're gonna bring to prom anyway I didn't know we had more than one lesbo in town You don't know her, she's new here Like, an exchange student? Maybe Well then why don't you like, exchange her for a guy? Dude, nice! Note to self People suck in Indiana Leave today Pray the Greyhound isn't full Who knew asking out a girl to the prom Would go over just like an atom bomb And make things much worse with your dad and mom And who'd have ever thought That could be possible? Just breathe, Emma Picture a beach with golden sand Just breathe, Emma Picture a Xanax in your hand Try journaling Or start a blog Just end this inner monologue Seethe if you must But just breathe Ok I just got off the phone with the state's attorney Like I suspected, she thinks this is a civil rights issue This is a big deal, Emma So, what are you saying? I'm just saying I'm really excited to be a part of something like this We'll see how the PTA meeting goes Okay, well, it's not gonna be fun We'll get through it Take a sec, relax Just breathe, Emma Remember that thing called oxygen Just breathe, Emma Look at the crazy state you're in Just smile and nod Although they're jerks Say namaste and pray it works And like we've discussed Just breathe