BitchSlut
Anna Wise Lyrics

So they're calling you a bitch, calling you a slut
People are using derogatory terms to describe you

'Cause you dressed up, 'cause you dressed down
People are labeling you based on your clothing choices, no matter what you wear

'Cause you said no, 'cause you slept 'round
People are judging you for your sexual choices and consent

'Cause you played games, 'cause you lost your head
People are criticizing you for certain actions and reactions, regardless of the circumstances

'Cause you went slow, 'cause you jumped ahead
People are judging you based on the pace of your actions, whether fast or slow

'Cause your hair's long, 'cause you shaved it off
People are labeling you based on your hairstyle choices, however minor they may be

'Cause you did wrong, can't erase it, tough
People are holding your past mistakes against you, even if you've learned from them

'Cause beauty is fleeting, all an opinion
Beauty is subjective and temporary, based on one's personal judgment

'Cause you felt pretty when you attracted your minions
You may have enjoyed the positive attention, but it came with negative consequences

'Cause people are seeing what they wanna see
People have preconceived notions and are looking for evidence to support them

The mirror of reflections to see who's to beat
People are projecting their insecurities onto you to feel better about themselves

But it's all a deflection
All these judgments and criticisms are really just distractions from deeper issues

I, I know what kind you are
You are aware of the labels and stereotypes people are putting on you

If I say no, I'm a bitch
If you reject unwanted advances or demands, you are unfairly labeled as a negative stereotype

Say yes I'm a slut
If you give in to these demands or advances, you are similarly labeled as a negative stereotype

I'm walking down the street with my hands tied
You feel trapped and constrained by these arbitrary societal expectations

'Cause I wore a skirt, you think I'm down to ride
People are making assumptions about your character based on your clothing choices

'Cause I always have to be polite
People expect you to conform to their expectations and standards for behavior, leading to feelings of pressure and obligation

'Cause I look you in the eye
You are trying to show confidence and assertiveness, but it is often misinterpreted

'Cause I grin back, green light
You may smile or laugh to be polite or friendly, but it is often misinterpreted as an invitation or approval

Go ahead, give it a try
Despite all the labels and expectations, you are still standing strong and unbroken

I know there are people who like the attention
Some people may become complacent with negative attention and stereotypes

I know admiration is a kind of affection
Positive attention and admiration can feel good, but not when it comes with negative consequences

But I'm more into the heart of a person
You value people for who they are on the inside, not simply how they look or how they conform to societal norms

The day I follow fleeting is the day I'll be hurting
You are content with who you are and won't compromise your values for fleeting validation or acceptance

Yes, I'm into attention
While you don't necessarily seek negative attention or stereotypes, you do enjoy positive attention and appreciation for who you are as a person