Queer Kid

Growing up she heard about the end times

But they never felt so close

If showing love could make you a criminal

And wearing your own clothes

She got up, went to school

As if it wasn’t burning down

She looked at her friend, said with a smirk

I guess we’re illegal now

What was it about her heart that scared those men so much

Queer kid, where you gonna live now

Good kid, always getting kicked out

Of every place you’re not safe

To be just who you are

Coming up she knew about the balance

That it was hard to get it right

A kind defense or a patient fist

And safety in the fight

But overnight the whole world was changing

Just like a tape stuck in reverse

But if you have a good heart and a little mascara

You can push back on the curse

So with her girlfriend on her arm she marched into the light

Queer kid, where you gonna live now

Good kid, always getting kicked out

Of every place you’re not safe

To be just who you are

Brave kid, only you define you

But hey kid, we’re right behind you

So make your way, say your name

And show em who you are