Heart and Mind
Empowering Hearts and Minds: A Song's Message of Strength and Resilience
Lyrics
Dear mother, how does it feel?
Expressing curiosity about the emotional experience of the mother.
To know your daughter roams this world alone
Acknowledging the daughter's solo journey in the world without maternal comfort.
Without the comfort of knowing her body is her own
Questioning the assurance of bodily autonomy for the daughter.
Sweet mother, what will you say
Pondering the mother's response to the daughter dressing up.
When your daughter gets all dressed up?
Asking if the mother fears strangers claiming entitlement to the daughter's love.
Will you worry that some stranger will be entitled to her love?
Highlighting concerns about the daughter's romantic choices.
When you’re weary and feel your light does not shine,
Encouraging the mother during challenging times when she feels insignificant.
Know you’re more than a body,
Reminding the mother of her value beyond physical attributes.
You’re of heart and of mind.
Emphasizing the importance of both heart and mind in defining one's worth.
Dear brother, what would you do?
Presenting a hypothetical question to the brother about supporting a sister facing shame.
If you knew your sister was made to feel ashamed?
Addressing the potential shame experienced by the sister for resisting unwanted advances.
For resisting and insisting a stop to another man’s games
Advocating for resistance and insistence against inappropriate behavior.
When you’re weary and feel your light does not shine,
Reiterating the message to the brother about personal value during challenging times.
Know you’re more than a body,
Reinforcing that individuals possess intrinsic worth beyond their physical form.
You’re of heart and of mind.
Stressing the importance of both heart and mind in defining self-worth.
Dear sister, my tears are for you
Acknowledging the harshness of life but offering support to the sister.
I know this life can be so cruel and unkind
Encouraging the sister to recognize her strength during challenging moments.
But when you’re feeling weak,
Highlighting the source of the sister's power in her heart and mind.
Know your power is in your heart and your mind
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When you’re weary and feel your light does not shine,
Reinforcing the idea that personal value transcends physical appearance.
Know you’re more than a body,
Emphasizing the importance of both heart and mind in defining one's value.
You’re of heart and of mind.
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the significance of heart and mind in self-perception.
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