'V A L I D'-
Channel: Catr
Date: 2024-03-30

I CAN'T RAP
(...but I tried)

MARCH 31, 2024
TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY

TDOV was founded in 2009 by US-based transgender activist Rachel Crandall, a licensed psychotherapist and the Executive Director of Transgender Michigan, both in reaction to the lack of LGBTQ+ days of recognition for the successes achieved by trans people, as well as the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered day of recognition was the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). TDOV is a much-needed day of empowerment, celebrating the lives and achievements of our transgender and gender-expansive loved ones.

FROM https://pflag.org/transgender-day-of-visibility/#:~:text=The%20International%20Transgender%20Day%20of,that%20is%20still%20needed%20to

SPECIAL THANKS TO MY BELOVED PATREON - STEVE!

ALL MUSIC AND TEXT BY CATRINA DAIMON LEE
REMEMBER MY TRANS FAM ALL AROUND THE WORLD WE ARE ALL 

VALID!

(YES my rapping sucks, get over it!)

VALID
 
((Verse 1) Yo, listen up, let me make this clear 
Oh my Trans fam, we're pushing through the fear 
We're a minority, that much is true 
But our existence ain't up for review 

All of us here, facing hate every day 
But the truth of who  we are ain't gonna away 
We're here to stay, 
we're not causing trouble 
Just living our lives
 don't burst our bubble

(Chorus) We're making our mark, stepping into the light 
Facing opposition, but we're ready to fight 
For equality, acceptance, 
Is our only plea 
Valid and proud, 
that's the trans decree

(Verse 2) They say we're faking it, just seeking attention 
But our lives are real, no need for intervention 
Science and research, they're on our  side 
They speak the truth, there's no need to hide 
Doctors affirm, our identity's valid 
But  close-minded folks remain so rabid 
Only two allowed thru the gender gate
 But we're breaking free,    breaking free of the hate
 
(Chorus) We're making our mark, stepping into the light Facing opposition, but we're ready to fight For equality and love, that's our only plea Standing tall and proud, that's the trans decree

(Bridge) Religious bigots, they raise their voice 
Preaching exclusion, don't give them a choice 
We won't be exterminated, we're here to thrive 
Inclusion and acceptance, that's what we strive

(Verse 3) So listen up world, hear our battle cry 
We won't be silenced, we're gonna reach the sky 
Trans lives matter, each and every soul Let's stand together, and reclaim control 
Because in this world where hatred prevails 
We're spreading love, breaking out of the jails

(Chorus) We're making our mark, stepping into the light
 Facing opposition, but we're ready to fight 
For equality and love, that's our only plea 
Standing tall and proud, that's the trans decree

(Outro) So to all our trans siblings standing tall and strong 
Keep fighting the fight, we've been fighting for so long 
You're seen, you're valued, yeah you matter too 
Together we'll make it, our cause will  break through

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