Voices
Wanja Wohoro Lyrics
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As you lay, were you asking for it?'
By the way, was she asking for it too?'
I bet they'd say, that I was asking for it,
With my eyes, my skirt and just the way it fit,
As he tried to take what's mine.
But ooh four million voices wanted to.
It breaks my heart, that I could not protect you,
That I wasn't there to stand in front of him and say
No that's not okay',
It breaks my heart, that I could not ensure your safety,
That he stripped away your dignity,
And was found to be not guilty,
Ooh six million voices said me too',
But ooh four million voices wanted to.
Sometimes I hate this body I'm in X4
Ooh six million voices said me too',
But ooh four million voices wanted to.
Sometimes I hate this body I'm in X4
The song "Voices" by Wanja Wohoro mainly talks about the issue of sexual harassment and assault. The opening lyrics of the song are questioning whether someone was asking for it while they were being sexually harassed or assaulted. The following lyrics mention the singer being blamed for being harassed or assaulted due to their appearance, as if they were somehow responsible for the perpetrator's actions. The song then moves to express the singer's sadness and regret at not being able to protect someone else who was harmed, reflecting on the fact that the perpetrator was not held accountable for their actions. The chorus repeats the line "Ooh six million voices said me too, but ooh four million voices wanted to," which is a reference to the #MeToo movement that brought to light the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault.
The lyrics to "Voices" are powerful and poignant, shedding light on the issue of sexual harassment and assault from the perspective of someone who has experienced it firsthand or knows someone who has. The phrase "were you asking for it" is often used to blame the victim for their own harassment or assault, and this song challenges that notion by questioning the perpetrator's responsibility for their actions. The line "Sometimes I hate this body I'm in" speaks to the feelings of shame and self-loathing that can arise from being violated in such a personal and intimate way. Overall, the song is a sobering reminder of the importance of acknowledging and addressing the pervasive problem of sexual harassment and assault in society.
Line by Line Meaning
By the way, were you asking for it?'
Were you actually giving consent to the perpetrator while you were lying down?
As you lay, were you asking for it?'
Did you invite the assault just because of your position?
By the way, was she asking for it too?'
Even if she wasn't asking for it, does someone else think that she was?
I bet they'd say, that I was asking for it,
I'm afraid that people's perception of my clothing and behavior might make them believe that I wanted to be assaulted.
With my eyes, my skirt and just the way it fit,
People could misconstrue my appearance and behavior to mean that I'm okay with being violated.
As he tried to take what's mine.
The perpetrator was attempting to rob me of my autonomy and self-respect.
Oooh six million voices said me too',
Many other individuals are also victims of sexual violence and can relate to my experience.
But ooh four million voices wanted to.
However, there are still some voices that support and justify this type of behavior.
It breaks my heart, that I could not protect you,
I feel remorse that I wasn't able to help you avoid the assault.
That I wasn't there to stand in front of him and say
I wish I had been able to interject and prevent the perpetrator from carrying out the assault.
No that's not okay',
I would have told the perpetrator that what he is doing is not acceptable.
It breaks my heart, that I could not ensure your safety,
I'm disheartened that I couldn't do more to protect you from harm.
That he stripped away your dignity,
The perpetrator stripped you of your confidence and self-respect by assaulting you.
And was found to be not guilty,
It's disheartening that the perpetrator was acquitted and didn't have to face the consequences of his actions.
Sometimes I hate this body I'm in X4
My body has become associated with this traumatic experience, causing emotional pain.
Ooh six million voices said me too',
Many others have been in my shoes and have gone through similar experiences.
But ooh four million voices wanted to.
Unfortunately, some people believe that this type of behavior is acceptable.
Sometimes I hate this body I'm in X4
The experience has caused emotional trauma, leading to feelings of disgust towards my own body.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Wanja Wohoro
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Right?!
The Creative Yard
No words could ever describe how this song touches the depths of my soul.
Belonce Kamz
Wow! Soulful voice,Kenyan gem.I just discovered.Sibanduki ng'o,napenda.
Esther Aruka
The most beautiful gems are keenly tucked away from busy distracted eyes.
It takes the taste of a skilled connosieur to uncover them. Ever so grateful to the sister who recommended this!!!
Kafwani.
Struggling with my clumsy fingers to try and replicate the sound of your guitar on mine. Been in love with this track since I saw the little video on twitter.