Coming Out
I wanted to make a contribution for Pride Month this year. Although I'm a complete amateur at writing poetry, I'd thought I'd have a go at writing lyrics for a potential song in my head. As the title implies, Coming Out is very personal to me.
And publishing Coming Out today was 100% intentional, because exactly 8 years ago, the US Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v Hodges that same-sex marriage is legal throughout the US. And I thought why not publish Coming Out on the 8th anniversary of one of the most pivotal days for the LGBTQ+ community in the US?
So I was listening to Epik High's Shoebox when writing Coming Out. And although Shoebox and Coming Out are quite different in terms of lyrics, I was writing Coming Out with Shoebox's beat in mind.
As I've mentioned, I know I'm a complete amateur at writing poetry. And I'm certain there's at least someone who thinks Coming Out is downright terrible. But I hope there's also someone who enjoys Coming Out regardless of my amateur skills. Constructive criticisms are always welcome, so I can understand where I can approve on.
[Intro]
Today's a very cold morning
But I'm going to go outside
(x4)
Good day
[Verse #1]
Will I lose myself?
As I start exploring the outside?
The paths are endless outside
I've once thought I was attracted to only one type of person
But I've found myself attracted to more than one type of person
[Chrous #1]
One day I'm out of home
I hope I can be at peace being me on the outside with no fear
One day I'll never be alone
I hope I can create a family who loves me for who I am
[Verse #2]
I've heard accusations being spitted left and right
People like me are confused and promiscuous
But the world hasn't bothered to come and talk to me
Nor has the world bothered to understand me
I'm back home
Maybe it's a mistake to go outside
I've become more vulnerable by going outside
But I'm afraid if I don't go back outside
I won't find my peace
I'm scared of the outside
But I'm alone at home
I'm going back outside
[Chrous #2]
One day I'm out of home
I hope I can be at peace being me on the outside with no fear
One day I'll never be alone
I hope I can create a family who loves me for who I am
(x2)
I'm on my way out of home
Going out of home
[Outro]
Stepping back and then in front
I'm now taking little baby steps
Once the time has come
I'll take larger steps outside
(x6)