Alley Apple Queen
Alley Apple Queen: A Anthem of Resilience and Revolution
Lyrics
She's the alley apple queen
She holds the unofficial title associated with resilience and rebellion.
Refuses to be unseen
She refuses to go unnoticed or be disregarded.
Grab them bricks and throw
She advocates for resistance by using bricks as a metaphorical tool against oppression.
'Cause honey, Stonewall wasn't all that long ago
References the historical Stonewall Riots, indicating the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights wasn’t long ago.
You keep on fightin'
Encouragement to persist in the fight for justice.
You gotta keep on fightin'
Emphasizes the continuous nature of the struggle.
We keep on fightin' together
Unity in persisting against adversity.
We gotta keep on fightin'
Reiteration of the necessity to continue resisting oppression.
Break a window
Encouragement to take action, disrupt the norm, and challenge the status quo.
Make some noise and make them go
Creating disturbance to force those in power to pay attention and leave.
Rally the troops
Calling for solidarity and support from a community.
Break a nail
Symbolizes sacrificing personal comfort or appearance for the cause.
It's time for us to raise some Hell
Time to disrupt and challenge the existing order or authority.
Don't say I can't be me
Asserts the right to be oneself despite societal pressures.
All the while "Me" became "We"
Shift from individualism ("Me") to collective identity ("We") for a greater cause.
A tribe of hearts
Formation of a united group based on shared emotions or beliefs.
Together as One
Unity and solidarity as a singular force against oppression.
Fists in the air
Symbolic gesture of defiance and resistance.
The fight has only just begun
The ongoing struggle is far from over; perseverance is crucial.
She's the alley apple queen
Reiteration of her title and association with rebellion.
Honors Marsha P. and Sylvia Lee
Pays homage to LGBTQ+ activists Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera.
Say their names everyone
Encouragement to remember and honor these activists' legacy.
Celebrate their birth of a revolution
Celebration of their impact in initiating change and resistance.
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