Stay Soft
by Sam Rise (they/them)
Sam is a black, gender-expansive performer, teaching artist and human-amplifier, doing powerful liberatory work in Philadelphia, PA.
LYRICS:
I know this life ain’t easy
Some days I wish I were water or stone.
Fear binds, but lovin will free me,
“Keep on,” they say, “child, stay soft.”
I know this life ain’t easy,
We’re taught to hold up our shield and sword.
Fear binds, but lovin’ will free me,
Pray, I’m gonna stay, stay soft.
