New Song: Safe Zone (Patreon)

This song is for everyone who has been verbally bullied, abused, or just plain shunned because of their religion, skin color, sexuality, gender identification, physical limitations... basically, anyone who's had some schmuck dump on 'em. Not everyone is like that. MOST people are not like that. There are people out there who will love and accept you exactly the way you are. 

This song is a safe zone,While it’s playing you are safe,No one’s gonna mock your identityOr ask any questions that chafe.You can take a big deep breath,Put your worries on the shelf.This song is the safe zone song,So come on and be yourself.

The whole world’s gone crazy tribal,And sometimes the tribes are just one --One person with an attitude,Who thinks justice must be done.They feel victimized by societyAccepting what is new,They may not understandThey’re not being threatened by you.

This song is a safe zone, While it’s playing you’re in control.You don’t have to worry ‘bout being questionedBy every internet troll.They think it’s their privilegeTo condescend and hold a grudge,But this song is the safe zone song, And nobody gets to judge.

They say they’ve got dissenting opinionsOr opposing points of viewIt doesn’t seem to occur to themThat they’re arguing you aren’t you.Whatever gender, religion, or race you are,They weigh in till the problem’s solved.But your personhood isn’t a problem,And they don’t get to get involved.

This song is a safe zone,From those who want others policed.They complain “Why do YOU need a safe zone?”They’re the ones who need it least.At best they say they “tolerate”, which means They still think it’s wrong.Love and acceptance are the keysTo this little safe-zone song.

Someone’s gender, religion, or race Don’t affect other people at allAnd if they think it does, like Roman invaders,They’ve got a lot of GaulThey got this vision that everybodyShould be alike and conform,But every single person on Earth is different,There’s no such thing as a norm

This song is the safe zone song,We’re all people of good faith,You’re a member of the human raceAnd when you’re with us, you’re safeWe know you’re trying to figure outWhat you feel, what’s right, what’s wrong,We’ll be by your side, arms open wide,As we sing this safe zone song.

This song is the safe zone song,It’s for everybody hereWhoever you are, whoever you love,We’ll all stand up and cheer.We’ll listen all night or just be quiet,Put your worries on the shelf.This song is the safe zone song,So come on and be yourself.

This song is the safe zone song,So come on and be yourself.

This song is the safe zone song,So come on and be yourself.

 (image from the web site of ATSU, https://www.atsu.edu/safe-zone-for-all-program )