You Were Human

by VOXmouse

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This song was written about Chanel Miller and the Brock Turner case, rape culture, and the #metoo movement. It aims to challenge how the justice system and society treat and perceive survivors and victims of sexual assault, rape and harassment.

10% of proceeds will be donated to the National Rape Crisis Centre of Ireland.

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Struggling to accept this
That girls should just expect it
This lenience is taunting
This violent fear is haunting

Why can't we admit it was you that caused this

You were human once upon a time
Dug your grave in blame and shame and lies
Like a vulture circling the skies
This monster always lurked inside your mind

You said that she consented
And we're asked to prevent it
The clothes we wear provoke it
Shows we're asking for it

What was she thinking
What was she drinking
Doesn't remember
They say 'Should have known better'

You were human once upon a time
Dug your grave in blame and shame and lies
Like a vulture circling the skies
This monster always lurked inside your mind

You were human once upon a time
Dug your grave in blame and shame and lies
Like a vulture circling the skies
This monster always lurked inside your mind

We need to change
Don't try to blame

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released May 28, 2021

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VOXmouse Cork, Ireland

Yo ho ho! I'm VOXmouse. I sing and make music. If you're looking to collaborate I'd love to hear from you :) Enjoy xo

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