Free

What goes through your mind?As you sit there looking at meWell I can tell from your looksThat you think I'm so oppressedBut I don't need for you to liberate meMy head is not bareAnd you can't see my covered hairSo you sit there and you stareAnd you judge me with your glareYou're sure I'm in despairBut are you not awareUnder this scarf that I wearI have feelings, and I do care[Nakarat]So don't you see?That I'm truly freeThis piece of scarf on meI wear so proudlyTo preserve my dignity...My modestyMy integritySo don't judge meOpen your eyes and see...'Why can't you just accept me?' she says'Why can't I just be me?' she saysTime and time againYou speak of democracyYet you rob me of my libertyAnd all I want is equalityWhy can't you just let me be free?For you I sing this songMy sister, may you always be strongFrom you I've learnt so muchHow you suffer so muchYet you forgive those who laugh at youYou walk with no fearThrough the insults you hearYour wish so sincereThat they'd understand youBut before you walk awayThis time you turn and say:But don't you see?That I'm truly freeThis piece of scarf on meI wear so proudlyTo preserve my dignityMy modestyMy integritySo let me beShe says with a smileI'm the one who's free