I know who I am Yet I don't mind being contained inside a stereotype I'd even laugh with them or crack a harder joke, if that means with you, I'll get to spend more time. I know that in surprise of my truth, they will all choke.
I know myself I've sworn with blood I won't throw my heart so far like a boomerang that carelessly takes flight, but I don't mind the comfort of being inside your car even more so being found with you there late at night.
I know what I want I chase my dreams daily, men only every two years And I don't mind the name-calling and naysays Because what I want can't be bought with tears and all they'll ever know about me is my name anyway.
I know what I'll get But if it's you, I'll take what I can and hope I won't need Even if it feels like looking into those eyes of yours is a crime Because life before you have been stereotypical indeed So I don't mind, no I don'tใ กin hundreds of jails I'd merrily do time.
I know what you'll get And if it's not me, there are always the girls waiting for you back home or the ones who anticipates you wherever you may cross, dock or land Because I have a feeling life after you would feel like I've always been alone But would you mind? If I ask you to hold me longer and take my hand?
Do we know where we'll get? If it's not with you and me, there are thousand other pretty faces and luscious lips... But can they ever fill the void I've left and will I never stop thinking about what they lack? Because I have a feeling there's more to this, I've never missed anyone's hand on my hips... But would you mind? If I ask you to give me another night, will you ever come back?
In celebration of International Women's Day 2024 and of Filipinas, and the age-old stereotypes about us. ๐ธ