I Believe
Alix Olson Lyrics

I believe misogyny and patriarchy are closet homo lovers
I believe that misogyny and patriarchy are deeply intertwined with homophobia, as they both perpetuate oppressive systems and hold back progress.

And they screw over their sisters cause they're scared to screw each other.
They oppress women and discriminate against them because they are afraid to confront their own homophobia and engage in same-sex relationships.

I believe harriet tubman should be on the dollar bill
I believe that Harriet Tubman, an influential abolitionist and women's rights activist, deserves recognition and to be celebrated as a symbol of freedom on the dollar bill.

We've had our fill of white boy faces
We are tired of seeing only white male figures represented and need to prioritize diversity and inclusivity.

Time to change places.
It is time for a shift in power and to prioritize voices and experiences that have been marginalized and underrepresented.

I believe hilary, not bill, should have worn the crown
I believe that Hillary Clinton was more qualified and deserving of becoming the President instead of her husband Bill Clinton.

They could have learned from jack and jill
They could have learned from the nursery rhyme that both men and women have their roles to play and can contribute equally.

Which one would break it and fall down.
In the context of political power, it refers to the gender stereotypes that suggest women are the weaker sex and are more likely to fail or make mistakes.

I believe there are too many lonely lesbians looking for a lover
There is a significant number of lesbian individuals who struggle to find a romantic partner and experience loneliness in their lives.

And if some would lift their cool masks maybe they would find each other.
If some lesbians were more open and authentic about their identities, they might have a better chance of connecting with each other and forming relationships.

I believe people and products both need less packaging
I believe that both individuals and consumer goods should focus on reducing unnecessary layers and appearances to reveal their true essence.

Cause bullshit is still bullshit when you pull off all the wrapping.
Because the essence of something does not change, regardless of how it is presented or packaged.

I believe people are see-through
I believe that with careful observation, people's true intentions and character can be discerned.

If you hold em up to the light
By examining someone's true qualities and behaviors, often hidden or overshadowed, their true nature can be revealed.

I believe people are enlightening
I believe that people, when given the opportunity, can inspire and educate others through their experiences and wisdom.

If you plug em in right.
If you engage with individuals in a meaningful and genuine way, you can learn and grow from their perspectives.

I believe our system is a love affair between the up and upper classes
I believe that our societal and political structures are designed to benefit and protect the interests of those with wealth and power.

Cause it's easy to get screwed when you're just raping all the masses
Because when the privileged exploit and oppress the disadvantaged, it is the vulnerable who suffer the most.

I believe diet coke is liquid steel
I believe that even products marketed as light or healthy can still be harmful and damaging.

I believe too many women
I believe there are a significant number of women

Drink their meal.
Who rely excessively on liquid or quick meal options, neglecting proper nutrition.

I believe in survival of the fittest--
I believe in the principle that individuals best adapted to their environment or circumstances will be the most successful.

If you're ranking members of a gym
If you are evaluating physical fitness based on performance in a gym or exercise setting.

But if you're talking about the human club, you gotta let everybody in.
But when discussing the worth or value of individuals as human beings, inclusivity and acceptance should be prioritized.

I believe you should learn more than one language
I believe that individuals should aim to be multilingual and expand their communication skills beyond one language.

You should learn to talk in tongues and lips
We should strive to understand and embrace different languages, accents, and ways of expression.

I believe in nipples and skin and toes and hips.
I believe in celebrating and appreciating the beauty and diversity of the human body.

I believe in noise from teeth and throats
I believe in the power and significance of verbal expression and communication.

And cunts
And in reclaiming and celebrating the power and beauty of female genitalia.

The noise of poetry, music, laughter, after screaming cunnilingus.
I believe in the expressive and transformative qualities of various forms of art, laughter, and even sexual pleasure.

I believe women are sexy
I believe that women possess inherent beauty and desirability

Without makeup or clothes
Regardless of societal beauty standards or external adornments

When they're reciting prose
Especially when they engage in intellectual and creative expression, like reciting poetry or prose.

I don't believe in horoscopes,
I don't believe that horoscopes have genuine predictive power or influence over individuals' lives.

Fortune, fate, luck, or chance
I don't believe that life events or outcomes are determined solely by external forces or random occurrences.

I believe sometimes shit works out
I believe that occasionally things can unexpectedly turn out well or in one's favor.

Just cause of circumstance.
Due to the specific conditions and factors at play in a given situation.

So I believe if you call the wrong number
Therefore, I believe that if you accidentally dial the wrong phone number

You should talk for a while
You should still engage in conversation and make the most of the interaction.

You might like em more than
You may discover that you enjoy their company or find common ground

Who you meant to dial.
Even more than the person you originally intended to contact.

I believe small talk is for small people
I believe that engaging in shallow or meaningless conversation is characteristic of individuals who lack depth or substance.

Who have nothing much to say
Those who lack meaningful thoughts or perspectives.

If you really think it's so nice out,
If you genuinely appreciate the weather and enjoy the outdoors,

Shut up and go enjoy the fucking day
Stop talking about it and actually embrace and savor the day's beauty and opportunities.

I believe wall street invented
I believe that Wall Street and the financial industry played a significant role in creating

The criminal mentality
The morally corrupt mindset characterized by greed, exploitation, and disregard for ethical principles.

The easter bunny laid
This line is a play on the popular belief that the Easter Bunny brings Easter eggs. Here, it suggests that Wall Street is responsible for creating and spreading obligatory heterosexuality.

Mandatory heterosexuality
The societal norm that assumes heterosexuality as the default and forces individuals to conform to heterosexual relationships.

I believe mutual masturbation makes a lot of sense
I believe that engaging in sexual activities that prioritize pleasure and mutual satisfaction can be healthy and beneficial.

I don't believe in a white picket fence
I don't believe in conforming to traditional notions of domestic happiness and societal expectations.

I believe in picking fights and picketing riot dykes
I believe in actively challenging and resisting oppressive systems and supporting radical queer activists who disrupt the status quo.

I believe in loving in groups,
I believe in embracing non-traditional forms of love and relationships,

I believe in loving alone.
Including being content and fulfilled through self-love and self-acceptance.

I believe in hardship, in travelling
I believe in embracing and learning from challenging and difficult experiences, as well as the personal growth that comes from exploring and experiencing different places and cultures.

Through hard shit
Through difficult and trying circumstances in life.

Then I believe in coming home.
Then I believe in finding solace and comfort in returning to one's roots and personal connections.

I believe some wives find their husbands boring
I believe that some wives may find their husbands uninteresting or lacking excitement in their relationships.

And they picture women naked
These wives then fantasize or imagine women in sexually appealing ways while their husbands are unaware or asleep.

While those boys are snoring
While their husbands are peacefully and innocently sleeping.

I believe men need to revolutionize
I believe that men need to actively reimagine and transform

Themselves or they'll see
Their own behaviors and attitudes, or else they will continue to perpetuate harmful and oppressive systems.

All those wives kissing jill sobule and me.
That some wives might seek emotional or romantic connections with other women, including herself and fellow artist Jill Sobule.

I believe there are more buttons
I believe that there are increasingly more provocative and thought-provoking ideas

And more clever bumper stickers every day
And the collective creativity and expression of these ideas is growing exponentially.

And less and less sticking
But fewer and fewer people truly adhere to or integrate these ideas into their lives.

To what they have to say
Or genuinely understanding and engaging with the messages and causes they represent.

More recycling of garbage,
More perpetuation of worthless or insignificant ideas or beliefs

More recycling of cash
And continued focus on monetary gain and consumerism.

It all ends up in the same bin --
Ultimately, all these superficial expressions and material desires

With all the white corporate trash.
Are still part of the same system of oppression and exploitation perpetuated by powerful corporations, often led by white individuals.

I believe there are too many babies
I believe that there is an overpopulation issue with an excessive number of infants being born.

And too many weddings and too many headings
There is an excessive focus on marriage as a societal expectation, leading to an abundance of weddings and unnecessary attention given to such events.

That started with Monica
These events often begin with popular media narratives like the Monica Lewinsky-Clinton scandal.

I believe post-gay is presumptious
The assumption that queer individuals have moved beyond struggles and discrimination is premature and does not reflect the reality for many LGBTQ+ people.

Just plain gay functions.
Their sexual orientation and identity continue to hold significant importance and affect their lives in various ways.

I don't believe in ex-gay
I don't believe that someone can change or suppress their sexual orientation through conversion therapy or other means.

I believe trent lott should be b.b. gun-shot
The singer criticizes Trent Lott, a former politician, suggesting that he deserves condemnation or punishment.

Ex-punged from this term before
He should be removed or expelled from any position of power or influence he holds.

The thousand years he's got left
Metaphorically implying that Trent Lott's influence and legacy should be diminished, even if he has many more years to live.

I believe barbie should be used in anatomy class
The artist suggests using the image of Barbie to educate about realistic human anatomy and challenge societal beauty standards.

As a perfect bag of bones
By focusing on the skeletal structure of Barbie, it exposes the unrealistic and unattainable body image promoted by the doll.

Then taken to biogenetics
Further extending the idea of studying Barbie's body through biogenetic research and questioning the ethics behind cloning and manipulating human genetics.

As an argument against clones.
Using the absurdity of a Barbie clone as a way to challenge the concept of human cloning and question its consequences and ethical implications.

I believe cell phone culture is ridiculous
I believe that our dependence and obsession with cell phones and constant connectivity is excessive and trivial.

Imprisoning us in the cell of a social fetish
These devices and the culture surrounding them have trapped us within a virtual world that distracts us from real human connections and experiences.

I believe baby dolls should have realistic clits.
The singer advocates for more inclusive and accurate representations of female anatomy in children's toys to promote a healthier understanding of sexuality.

So baby dykes can start getting used to it.
To foster a sense of self-acceptance and normalization for young lesbians or queer individuals in their exploration and understanding of their own bodies and desires.

And I believed the guy I waited on today
The artist trusted the man they served at work earlier that day

Who said i'm one hundred percent nice
Who claimed to be a completely kind and pleasant person

I don't bite
Assuring that they do not harm or cause trouble to others

I said I believe you sir and i'll take the beer
The artist accepts the man's claim and acknowledges their request for a drink

Can you believe i'm one hundred percent queer
However, the artist surprises the man by revealing their own sexual orientation as a complete contrast to his assumption.

And I talk it and I teach it
The artist actively engages in conversations and educates others about their queer identity

And I poet and I preach it
Utilizing poetry and public speaking as a means to express their views and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance

And I hold it and I mold it
The artist embraces and shapes their queer identity, taking pride in who they are

And I know it so I give it.
Having a deep understanding and acceptance of their own identity, the singer shares their experiences and knowledge with others.

Cause I'm sure that I believe
The singer has a strong conviction and certainty in their beliefs and values

I'm still learning how to live it.
However, they acknowledge that there is always more to learn and grow in their journey of living their truth.