This was a song I made after experiencing sexual assault.
All proceeds go to Galop, a UK LGBTQ+ anti-violence charity.
galop.org.uk
Written, Performed + Mixed by JEZTLS
Lyrics:
The way he walks past my door every day
I live in dismay
He doesn’t have a clue
That he’s no use
I feel the pressure of this action
was it my attraction
Did I refuse?
Cause I remember refusing
Wake up bruising
This drug is so dangerous
This tastes like love
This drug is dangerous
I feel stuck
And it flows over me
Flows over me
Flows over me
Like heavens coming
Like heavens coming
And it flows over me
Flows over me
Flows over me
Like heavens coming
The weeks that followed were the worst
I didn’t realise what was hurt
I hate how I got myself here
Swear it was so clear
That night that I slept will forever be
Stuck in my head now
Forever be bed bound
Can’t even get my head round
Pop your head round
And you’ll end up on the floor
Thought you couldn’t sleep before?
Well try this
I ain't even slept for days now
Shook like pirates
Thoughts of violence
Watch me not speak to nun
Like a vow of silence
To anyone who is going through a similar situation I just want to remind you that it gets better. As scary as it can be you have to build a support network and reach out to others around you or to somebody you can speak to surrounding your feelings. You're so much stronger than a situation of being taken advantage of. Sexual Assault/Aggression in any form is never okay.
released July 23, 2021