TOXICITY

When he was young he was told not to cry

He doesn't really know why

The toxic cult of masculine

Ruined so many lives

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The need to compete, the fear to fail

Of the alpha male

Constantly craving for success

Never settle for less

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Wash your mouth out with soap

Do as you're told

The rules he'll take to the grave

Of how to behave

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When he looks back it's always in shame

Finding someone to blame

But there's one thing he will always despise

The mirror never lies

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Wash your mouth out with soap

Do as you're told

The rules he'll take to the grave

Of how to behave

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Waiting on a friend to come,

She never comes, she stays away

So he retreats into the day

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He's looking for someone to magic away

All the hidden pain

But no one's there when he calls out in vain

All alone again

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Wash your mouth out with soap

Do as you're told

The rules he'll take to the grave

Of how to behave

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© A. Harper/C.Ryan 2020