With a Straight Face
Embracing Individuality: Unveiling Life's Irony with a Straight Face
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They dressed her up in lace and curls
She was presented or adorned in feminine and delicate attire.
All the things she wasn't
Contrary to the expectations set by her appearance, she did not fit the stereotypical feminine mold.
Taught her life was not much more
She was taught that the primary or only significant goal in life was to find a husband.
Than looking for a husband
Life's primary focus or lesson for her was about finding a marital partner.
With a straight face
Despite these pressures and expectations, she maintained a serious or unyielding demeanor.
With a straight face
Again, emphasizing the stoic or serious expression she holds amidst societal expectations.
Friends are playing Barbie dolls
Her peers engage in activities that she finds discordant with her own experiences or feelings.
She doesn't feel so normal
She doesn't feel aligned or in harmony with what's considered 'normal' by her peers.
Picture from the senior prom
A memory or photograph from a significant high school event.
The gown was big and formal
She wore an elaborate and traditional dress for this event.
With a straight face
She maintained a serious or unsmiling expression even during significant moments.
With a straight face
Reiterating her consistent stoic expression during important events.
The family name, you ought to be ashamed
There's societal or familial pressure to uphold the family's reputation.
Your father yelled, your mother prayed
Her father displays strong emotions, possibly of disappointment.
They mean well, they're tryin' to fix your soul
Despite their actions, they have good intentions of guiding or helping her.
Or they're trying to get you laid
They may have other intentions like ensuring she has a sexual relationship.
Or they just roll their eyes
Some dismiss or belittle her identity or existence.
Like you're not something God made
Implying that some people view her as unnatural or against divine creation.
With a straight face
Despite these judgments and pressures, she remains steadfast and unyielding.
The neighbors called him "mamma's boy"
He faces labels or judgments about his masculinity or relationship with his mother.
He wants to be a dancer
His passion or dream is to pursue a career in dance.
Questions they don't want to ask
There are uncomfortable or challenging questions posed to him.
He's afraid to answer
He's hesitant or fearful about providing answers to those questions.
With a straight face
Despite these pressures and fears, he maintains a serious expression.
With a straight face
Emphasizing his consistent stoic expression amidst societal pressures.
His friends are playing Superman
His friends engage in activities that may be different from his feelings or inclinations.
He pretends he's normal
He pretends to fit into the societal expectations of what's considered normal.
Picture from the senior prom
A memory or photograph from his high school event.
The smile was big and formal
He displayed a wide and celebratory smile during this event.
With a straight face
He maintained a serious or unsmiling expression even during this celebratory moment.
With a straight face
Reiterating his consistent stoic expression during significant moments.
The family name, you ought to be ashamed
There's societal or familial pressure to uphold the family's reputation.
Your father yelled, your mother prayed
His father expresses strong emotions, possibly of disappointment.
They mean well, they're tryin' to fix your soul
Despite their actions, they have good intentions of guiding or helping him.
Or they're trying to get you laid
They may have other intentions like ensuring he has a sexual relationship.
Or they just roll their eyes
Some dismiss or belittle his identity or existence.
Like you're not something God made
Implying that some people view him as unnatural or against divine creation.
With a straight face
Despite these judgments and pressures, both individuals maintain their steadfastness and unyielding demeanor.
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