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As long as they think they can push you

Around with unwritten laws

Saying which kind of car you can drive,

Which woman you can date,

Which occupation you can take,

Or which street you can live in,

You are not safe.

As long as they think they can push you

Around with unwritten laws

Saying how your name should be shortened,

Which food you should eat,

Which way you should wear your hair,

Which house you should live in,

Which language you should use,

You are not safe.

As long as they think you are a target

They will take aim.

As long as they think they can push you

Around with unwritten laws

About which country you should live in,

Which smell you should prefer,

Which restaurants you should eat in,

Which places you should go to at night,

Which cricket team you should support,

Or which route your child or friend should

take to school,

You are not safe.

As long as they think you are a target

They will take aim.

Do not get used to these thoughts,

Do not engage with them,

They will devour you.

Do not wear them or grow with them,

Do not challenge them or walk in them,

Do not counter them.