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Sydney Michael - My Body Is Mine

from The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights by The Red Album

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about

Sydney Michael was the first artist to give voice to the idea for The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights, and she walks her talk. About the track she contributed to this pro-choice compilation, she says; "'My Body is Mine' is not subtle or diplomatic. It’s not here to win the hearts and minds of the undecided. This song is a roaring anthem of solidarity, shared outrage and resistance. It’s an unabashed war cry, intended to cut through the noise and remind everyone who believes in bodily autonomy that they are not alone."

lyrics

They think we’ll just lay down and take it
Like we’ve done so many times before
That we’ll just close our eyes and fake it
Let our fears disappear us into
Broken obedient whores

(Chorus 1)
I dunno about you
But I’ve been there and I’m through
Kissing ass, holding back my sass
While they take everything from me

(Chorus 2)
I’m gonna be loud and proud
I’m gonna stand up and take up space
If you don’t like it get outta my face
My body is mine all mine
Don’t get it twisted it ain’t your place
If you don’t like it get outta my space
I don’t answer to you
My body is mine all mine

They want to turn back time
Make our world match the fantasy
In their minds
Donna Reed, hand-pressed tweed
Picket fences and false pretenses
While their jackboots on our necks
Choke out our last breath
(Chorus 1)
(Chorus 2)

I am woman, hear me roar
Go ahead and try to take me down
While I kick down all these doors

I am woman, hear me roar
Go ahead and try to take me down
I’ll leave you broken on the floor
(Chorus 2)

credits

from The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights, released June 24, 2023
Words and music: Sydney Michael
Vocals: Sydney Michael
Percussion programming and guitar: Matt Richards
Recording and mixing: Matt Richards, Avenue Record Company, LLC
Mastered at Root Cellar Studio

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19 different US-based Pagan musicians, bands, and songwriters in a compilation to raise awareness of & funds for Elevated Access and the National Abortion Federation. Abortion is healthcare. Miscarriage is common, not criminal. We stand with those who must make the hard decisions for themselves, their families, and their health. www.elevatedaccess.org
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