I Speak to You Lyrics

I speak to you

To the young transgender child

Facing barriers in every aspect of life

Facing ridicule from those who would call themselves your elders

Facing hate under the guise of knowing what is best for your own body

I speak to you

I speak to you

To the young black child

Facing the assumption that you have already done something wrong

Facing fear from others because of the color of your skin

Facing violence from those who swore to protect you

I speak to you

You are

Stronger than they ever will be

You are

Perfectly fine just the way you are

I speak to you

To the young hungry child

Facing a challenge no child should ever face

Facing hostility for the circumstances of your birth

Facing empty promises of relief while others gorge on their success

I speak to you

Finally, I speak to you

To those who seek to control

You will not win—you cannot win

For every soul you take, many more will rise up and break the bonds of their oppressors

Their future is bright, support them or forever be on the wrong side of history

We are

Stronger than you ever will be

We are

Perfectly fine just the way we are

We are

Stronger than you ever will be

We are

Perfectly fine just the way we are