Speak out… but, not like that

You have to fit in… but, not like that

You have to do everything how they tell you to

Or, they’ll drop you… just like that
Say your name… but, not like that

Where are you from… but, not like that

I don’t know why you’re getting offended when

I treat you… just like that
Walk down the street… but, not like that

Post online… but, not like that

If you put one foot wrong, it won’t be long

Until they target you… just like that
Tell your story… but, not like that

Do your dance… but, not like that

It’s diversity day and, we’re here to say

That we need you… just like that
Tick the box… but, not like that

Affirmative action… but, not like that

The status quo won’t let you grow

So they’ll keep you… just like that
Do your hair… but, not like that

Wear your clothes… but, not like that

You won’t be seen, on screen or in magazine

Unless you look… just like that
Eat your food… but, not like that

Share your culture… but, not like that

They’ll only cave, when a profits to be made

And then they’ll take it… just like that
Say your sorry… but, not like that

Tell your joke… but, not like that

They couldn’t care less, their systems oppress

Because they built it… just like that
Be yourself… but, not like that

Use your voice… but, not like that

They’ll try and break you but, keep going

Because we need you… just like that