Never Said Yes
Empowering Anthem Against Silence: Never Said Yes by Maya Jupiter
Lyrics
Systematic cover ups naive sitting ducks
Highlighting systematic cover-ups, portraying people as naive targets.
Presidents have run amuck
Critiquing presidents for irresponsible actions and behavior.
Presidents don't give a
Presidents indifferent or unconcerned.
Dollar is the king again
Money dominates, putting profit before people.
Put profit over people and
Gender conflict, prioritizing profits over people's well-being.
It's women verse the men again
Expressing frustration, taking up writing as a form of resistance.
I'm picking up my pen again
Addressing rape culture and its prevalence.
Rape culture everywhere
Pointing out the widespread acceptance of rape culture.
Blame the victim they don't care
Highlighting victim-blaming and lack of empathy.
But we survive won't disappear
Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.
We will thrive and we are here
Emphasizing thriving and asserting presence despite challenges.
Let me make it clear gotta my consent
Asserting the importance of consent.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Reiterating not needing to say no because consent was never given.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-No No No No
Emphatic repetition of "No."
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Continuing the assertion of not needing to say no.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-You will not call me a liar
Refusing to be labeled a liar.
You will not blame me
Rejecting blame and asserting the right to speak.
You will hear what I have to say
Insisting on being heard and advocating for fair prosecution.
And prosecute em fairly
Calling for accountability and fairness in legal processes.
You will punish those responsible and educate the rest
Advocating punishment for wrongdoers and education for others.
You will stand with survivors and show some respect
Supporting survivors and demanding respect.
Do you understand am I making it clear?
Seeking comprehension and clarity about the message.
No one should ever have to live with trauma or fear
Rejecting the acceptance of trauma or fear as a way of life.
Im sick of this sh** man you making me stressed
Expressing frustration and stress due to the situation.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Reiterating the absence of the need to say no.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-No No No No
Emphatic repetition of "No."
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Continuing the assertion of not needing to say no.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-No No No No
Emphatic repetition of "No."
I will not be objectified will not stay silent
Rejecting objectification and vowing not to stay silent.
I demand to live a life that is free of violence
Demanding a life free from violence.
My dress is not a yes no matter how tight it fits
Rejecting the idea that clothing implies consent.
There is no excuse and I never asked for it
Denying any responsibility or invitation for harm.
One in five is too high and unacceptable
Addressing the high prevalence of sexual assault.
We got the power this is all preventable
Empowering the community to prevent such incidents.
So what you gonna do better stand with me and say
Calling for unity against rape culture.
Rape Culture ends and it all ends today
Expressing the urgency for an end to rape culture.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Reiterating the absence of the need to say no.
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-No No No No
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
Emphatic repetition of "No."
I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-I don't need to say no cos I never said yes
-No No No No
-Got that
Concluding with a firm statement.
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