Respect

I’ve been walking this road too long,

Got my head up high, but the world feels wrong.

Every step I take, I try to stand tall,

But every whisper echoes, makes me feel small.

I’m not just a shadow in your bright light,

Can’t you see my struggle, can’t you see my fight?

So come a little closer, don’t turn away,

I’ve got something real that I need to say.

Show me some respect, lift me from the ground,

I’m not just a name among the lost and found.

Open up your heart, let the truth reflect,

I’m here, I’m strong; I deserve some respect.

Tired of the games, tired of the noise,

It’s not about the power, but the simple joys.

I’m not asking for gold, just a little space,

A moment of kindness, not a quick embrace.

So can you hear me out? Can you feel the weight?

The world’s heavy burdens, let’s both collaborate.

Show me some respect, lift me from the ground,

I’m not just a name among the lost and found.

Open up your heart, let the truth reflect,

I’m here, I’m strong; I deserve some respect.

We’re all just voices craving to be heard,

In a chorus of silence, let’s break the herd.

We all want belonging, a chance to connect,

In a world full of chaos, let’s find what’s correct.

So come a little closer, don’t turn away,

Let’s lift each other up, let’s make it okay.

Show me some respect, and I’ll give it back,

Together we rise, let’s get on the right [Intro]

I’ve been walking this road too long,

Got my head up high, but the world feels wrong.

Every step I take, I try to stand tall,

But every whisper echoes, makes me feel small.

I’m not just a shadow in your bright light,

Can’t you see my struggle, can’t you see my fight?

So come a little closer, don’t turn away,

I’ve got something real that I need to say.

Show me some respect, lift me from the ground,

I’m not just a name among the lost and found.

Open up your heart, let the truth reflect,

I’m here, I’m strong; I deserve some respect.

Tired of the games, tired of the noise,

It’s not about the power, but the simple joys.

I’m not asking for gold, just a little space,

A moment of kindness, not a quick embrace.

So can you hear me out? Can you feel the weight?

The world’s heavy burdens, let’s both collaborate.

Show me some respect, lift me from the ground,

I’m not just a name among the lost and found.

Open up your heart, let the truth reflect,

I’m here, I’m strong; I deserve some respect.

We’re all just voices craving to be heard,

In a chorus of silence, let’s break the herd.

We all want belonging, a chance to connect,

In a world full of chaos, let’s find what’s correct.

So come a little closer, don’t turn away,

Let’s lift each other up, let’s make it okay.

Show me some respect, and I’ll give it back,

Together we rise, let’s get on the right track.