This scene should be a safe place

So why do we make excuses for those who choose to exploit their platform

At the expense of someone who didn't know better?

 

So quick to defend based on artistic output

As if it counteracts the damage that's been done

Unfairly blame the victim for speaking out

And then you wonder why so few come forward

 

"Separate the Art from the Artist" translates as I'm happy for this to continue for the sake of personal enjoyment

This has to end

Ignorance is not bliss for victims of abuse

 

Abusers don't belong on the front of magazines

Or in venues full of impressionable fans

Unless we make it clear that this isn't right

Then we're sending out the message that abuse is welcome here

 

 Abuse is not welcome here