Better Than This

I stumble on words I want to say The feelings are there but slip away Taught to be strong, to never cry Silence is heavy, it’s a weight I've denied I watch the lines where women stand Minutes longer than the time for a man How can a world that’s built so wide Still fail the people who stand side by side It’s not about being strong or weak It's not about being short or tall It's about showing a better hand, a braver heart and the courage to make a brand new start I’m embarrassed by the things we’ve missed But I believe we’re better than this We can change the rules and change the song Admit what’s broken, make it strong I’m not afraid to have a go, To let go of pride and learn to try Together we can turn the page And walk as equals on the stage They say height is power, strength is king But what about kindness, what about listening I wish conversations came with ease Instead of the pressure to simply please No more shadows, no more chains No more silence dressed as pain I’ll speak my truth, I’ll take my stand And reach for you with kind hands I’m embarrassed by the things we’ve missed But I believe we’re better than this We can change the rules and change the song Admit what’s broken, make it strong I’m not afraid to have a go, To let go of pride and learn to try Together we can turn the page And walk as equals on the stage