A Woman First, A Person Second
I sit there in silence
as all my memories fade
alone with my sorrows
and the mistakes that I made
Like wearing that shirt
with the top button undone
or rolling up my skirt
to cope with the burning sun
Oh the mistake that I caused
thinking they would listen
when they stare at my chest
is the only time their eyes glisten
And it's my fault for thinking
I had something worthy to say
when to them I'm an object
with which they can touch and play
Oh I swear that I'm talking
but they don't hear a sound
already imagining me with them
my clothes on the ground
And it's my fault for dreaming
that one day this would stop
when their eyes scan my way
I still feel my heart drop
Oh but please can't you hear me?
I'm screaming I swear
but men will never pay attention
unless your body is bare