Flares
Empowering Boundaries: Love Forty Down's Flares Unveils a Resilient Stand
Lyrics
She's scared and doesn't know what to do
She is frightened and uncertain about what actions to take.
He followed her all the way home, to see where she lives
He followed her all the way to her home, presumably to find out where she lives.
All the way to her house
He continued to follow her until she reached her house.
As she tries to open the door, she can feel his breath
As she attempts to open her door, she senses his breath, indicating close proximity and a potential threat.
She's shooting flares but no one seems to notice
Despite her distress, she signals for help, but nobody seems to notice (shooting flares metaphorically).
She tries to keep him away
She endeavors to keep him at a distance.
But he keeps pushing on
Despite her efforts, he persists and continues to advance.
As he comes over to buy her a drink, she denies him a kiss
He approaches her to buy a drink, but she rejects his attempt to kiss her.
He feels like he deserves it anyway
He believes he is entitled to a kiss, despite her refusal.
He grabs her by the wrist
He forcefully grabs her by the wrist.
She struggles but he won't let her go
She resists, but he refuses to release his grip.
She's shooting flares but no one seems to notice
She signals for help again, but it goes unnoticed.
She tries to keep him away
She persists in trying to keep him away.
But he keeps pushing on
Despite her efforts, he continues to advance.
However we might dress
The lyrics emphasize that one's clothing or appearance should not excuse or justify unwanted advances or assault.
And wherever we might go
Regardless of location, consent remains crucial in any interaction.
Yes means yes
Emphasizes the importance of affirmative consent (yes) and the clear rejection of unwanted advances (no).
And no means no
Reiterates the significance of clear communication in matters of consent.
However we might dress
Reiteration of the importance of consent, emphasizing that it is independent of attire.
And wherever we might go
Regardless of the place, the necessity for consent remains unchanged.
Yes means yes
Reaffirms the principle that affirmative consent is necessary.
And no means no
Reaffirms the principle that a clear refusal must be respected.
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