Anita & the Prejudice

I was always here
Just a little hard to see
In times of fear
But sometimes coming through in peace

I laugh when I please
Not when custom tells me to
I'll be at peace
When that's the customary thing to do

Though strong my fear
And old my shame
I see you here
And I know your name
You've known me for centuries
I'm the mother of could-have-beens
I'm the free woman.

My sisters have grown
In ways you never thought they could
Still you brush them off
As little girls or dumb bimbos
Your weapons are old;
Acid comments or a sudden blow
But I won't be controlled
Or have you telling me where not to go

Now strong my fear
And old my shame
I see you here
And I know your name
And you've known me for centuries
I'm the mother of could-have-beens
I'm the free woman.

Though strong my fear
And old my shame
I've called you here
By your true name
I've fought you for centuries
You have feared and belittled me

Now face to face
At last we're here
Through your shrill laughter
I smell your fear
Now, I won't steal your history
But I'll have your respect for me
For the free woman.