Unacceptable
Embracing the Unconventional: Anna Krantz's Anthem Against Judgment
Lyrics
Did I hear you say
Expressing surprise or seeking confirmation about something said.
What I do is unacceptable
Questioning the judgment on her actions, suggesting disapproval.
Why is it ok
Questioning the double standard that deems unconventional things unacceptable.
To right off the unconventional
Challenging the dismissal of unconventional or non-mainstream ideas.
I’m not rock and roll all day
Asserting that she doesn't conform to the stereotypical rock and roll lifestyle.
In fact I am kind of sensible
Contrasting her sensible nature with the assumptions made about her.
This doesn’t make sense at all
Expressing confusion or frustration about the illogical judgment.
Where would you be without art and music
Highlighting the importance of art and music in life.
You’d have a heart but you’d never use it
Implies that without art and music, having a heart would lack purpose.
Days would be longer nights would be darker
Describing a bleak world without the emotional richness provided by art and music.
Fear would be stronger hope would be harder to find
Stating the detrimental effects on fear and hope in the absence of art and music.
Don’t you think a world of that kind
Expressing disapproval of a world devoid of art and music.
Is unacceptable
Reiterating that such a world is unacceptable.
These assumptions that you make
Challenging the validity of assumptions made about her.
Are surely indefensible
Describing assumptions as indefensible and unjustifiable.
Turing me away as though I am not respectable
Expressing frustration at being rejected without being given a chance.
But you’ve never heard me play
Highlighting that her musical talent has not been considered.
For all you know I could be exceptional
Suggesting the possibility of her being exceptionally talented.
This doesn’t make sense at all
Reiterating the illogical nature of the situation.
Where would you be without art and music
Reiterating the importance of art and music in life.
You’d have a heart but you’d never use it
Repeating the idea that having a heart without using it is meaningless.
Days would be longer nights would be darker
Describing the bleakness of a world without art and music.
Fear would be stronger hope would be harder to find
Highlighting the impact on fear and hope in the absence of art and music.
I don’t want a world of that kind
Expressing a strong aversion to a world lacking art and music.
I want the colours and shades
Expressing a desire for the richness and diversity of artistic expression.
All the movements and shapes
Referring to the various elements of art and music, emphasizing diversity.
All the noises we make
Highlighting the importance of the sounds and expressions we create.
The beautiful escape
Describing the beauty and significance of the escape provided by art.
Where would you be without art and music
Reiterating the importance of art and music.
You’d have a heart but you’d barely use it
Repeating the idea that having a heart without using it is meaningless.
Days would be longer nights would be darker
Describing the negative impact on days and nights without art and music.
Fear would be stronger hope would be harder and
Highlighting the increased strength of fear and difficulty in finding hope.
Where would you be without art and music
Reiterating the importance of art and music in life.
You’d have a heart but you’d never use it
Implies that without art and music, having a heart would lack purpose.
Days would be longer nights would be darker
Describing the negative impact on days and nights without art and music.
Fear would be stronger hope would be harder to find
Highlighting the increased strength of fear and difficulty in finding hope.
Don’t you think a world of that kind
Expressing disapproval of a world devoid of art and music.
Is unacceptable
Reiterating that such a world is unacceptable.
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