Can Anybody Hear Me?

I hesitated to write
what I really wanted to say
but the words that come from my mouth
go right past your ears anyway

You say you can't help it
the fact that you feel that way
he's gonna be different this time around
I don't really care what they say

I admire your optimism
in spite of all events that transpire
but you have to learn that leopard's don't change their spots
no matter what your heart may desire

I hope you know you're not the first
nor will you be the last to bare your soul to me
I wish that one day you all could understand
what you're infatuation has made you blind to see

I thought about not speaking out
about just letting this one slide
but I wasn't sure that I could live with the guilt
live with the thought that I never really tried

So I cried out in protest to you
to try and make you understand
but still you chose to spend your time
with the one that you wanted to give your hand

I grow so tired of screaming
of having my voice lost in the noise
to see so many struggle aimlessly
all for the affection of certain boys

There's something more for you out there
something that I hope that one day you shall see
for you are not here just for selfish pleasure
you were created to be royalty...

But still you all stress and strive
all for the attention of one of us
most of whom only want one thing
"I'm gonna get this girl in my bed or bust!"

I really wish I could tell you
that things aren't really like that you see
but the more I look around my life
that idea is spread around like some disease

So let me scream out again
to those who are made like me
show a little respect for once in your life
God gave women to be more than just property

You see we're called to love them
as Christ loved the church
the last time I checked we weren't doing that very well
because I don't remember Christ treating his people like dirt

So cherish those who you are lucky enough to have
and if you don't think it's meant to be don't lead them along
it's hard enough for some to find love in this world
without you serenading with your cheesy love songs

So as I send this out to the world
I pray with all of my might
that my words would not fall on deaf ears
and that someone would hear me tonight