The Time I Peed My Pants in Grade 4
Channel: John Sakars
Date: 2020-08-23

To represent the fact that toxic masculinity is trash,
I'm playing drums on a garbage can. 
This song is about the time I wet my pants in Grade 4,
just because I was afraid of a man. 

When I was in Grade 4, the teacher got tired
of students leaving class whenever they desired.
He didn't want to hear, "May I use the bathroom?" anymore.
He wanted us to sit, not exit the door. 

To the class, the teacher made an address:
Only use the toilets during recess.
One day, I forgot to pee during my break. 
That ended up being a big mistake.

The teacher talked, about what, I don't remember.
I just closed my legs tight, that cold November.
I really should have asked for permission to go, 
but I feared the tall man would get colder than snow. 

Then it happened. Urine passed through my lance.
Right there at my desk, I peed my pants.
My desk was near the back of the class. 
I wanted to go home. I prayed for time to pass.

I quietly sat there in my pee.
Then the teacher said, time for a spelling bee.
He wanted us to stand, facing one another. 
Girls on one side, and boys on the other.

I pulled my shirt low, hoping no one would see
that my pants were wet, all covered in pee.
The spelling bee happened. Don't remember who won. 
Finally the bell rang, and the day was done. 

I was so happy, I could dance. 
Feeling grateful no one saw I'd peed my pants.
Now as I reflect, I have this on my mind:
I should have used the bathroom, not felt confined. 

It's okay that I forgot to pee during my break.
It's okay for people to make a mistake. 
No one knows your body better than you. 
If you ever have to urinate, do what you gotta do. 

Getting into "trouble" is not that bad.
Take care of your needs, even if someone gets mad.
Adults, please remember, to children you are huge.
Be a friendly giant, not a scary scrooge.

It's no fun, being afraid of each other.
We're all in this together. Let's help one another. 
If you need the bathroom, go down the halls.
Do what you gotta do when nature calls.