Tweede Kamer
Sophie Straat Lyrics

Honderd jaar kiesrecht
Even though it's been hundred years since women were allowed to vote, I feel like I still have no actual say in politics.

Jij bepaalt nog steeds voor mij
You, the male-dominated political system, still make decisions for me without considering my perspectives and opinions.

Je hebt 't over kindermoord
You talk about the issue of abortion, but fail to have a real understanding of it.

Ik zeg 'jij bent niet goed wijs'
I disagree with you strongly, and believe that your perspective is irrational.

Een boze vrouw noem je hysterisch
When a woman shows anger, you label her as hysterical and irrational.

Een boze man is principieel
However, when a man shows the same anger, you label him as being principled and standing up for his beliefs.

Oh in ieder ministerie
Every government department is guilty of having too many men in positions of power.

Is altijd wel een man te veel
There is always that one extra man who could be replaced by a more qualified and capable woman.

Dus luister goed meneer,
Listen carefully to what I have to say,

Dit is de laatste keer
This will be the final time I tolerate this behavior.

Ik ben er nou wel een beetje klaar mee
I have had enough of this.

Tweede tweede kamer, ik stem niet meer op jou
I refuse to give my vote to the current male-dominated system.

Tweede tweede kamer, ik stem op een vrouw!
I will actively vote for a woman candidate who understands my issues and perspective.

Ze willen maar van alles, maar ze hebben niks
Politicians promise a lot but they fail to deliver actual changes or progress.

voor mekaar gekregen, zonder evenwicht
They achieve nothing significant, because there is no balance of perspectives in the political system.

Jij bent niet mijn kamer, jij bent niet de baas
I am not your property, and you don't have the right to control me or my choices.

Jij bent als mijn vader, een vieze ouwe dwaas!
You come across as a figurehead, controlling, yet outdated and irrelevant.

Stop me in een hokje, ben klaar met dat gezeik
I am done with being stereotyped, victimized or being put in boxes for the sake of someone else's political gain.

Voor mensen zoals ik ben je geen partij
The political system ignores people like me, who they should really be representing.

Doe mij maar feminisme, het is de hoogste tijd
I choose feminism, it's time to finally progress towards equality and representation for women.

Ik wil alleen maar vrouwen hoger op de lijst
I want to see more women higher up the political ladder, reflecting their capabilities and understanding of issues that really matter.

Stemmen op een vrouw
Voting for a woman is the right choice, and hopefully it will change the overarching male-dominated political system for good.