Lyrics and music by Linda K. Williams; lead singer on recording is Patricia Mikkelson. For more recording by Patricia, please contact her at <livablefutureproject@gmail.com>.
lyrics
10. IT'S OK TO FEEL
(1) It's OK... (Yes, it's all right.)
to feel angry, (Y'know, I get so mad!)
And it's OK... (Don'tcha know, it's all right!)
to feel sad. (You can cry---it may help.)
And it's OK... (And really normal, too...)
to feel scared, or jealous, or blue,
But it's not OK
to hurt someone
because of how you feel!
No, it's not OK... (No, it's never OK!)
to hurt someone... (Use your self-control!)
because of how you feel!
(2) When I used to feel... (like we all often do)
uncomfortable feelings, (like anger or fear)
I tried to pretend... ('Cause those feelings scared me!)
that everything was just fine; (but it wasn't---not at all)
But then I found... (with my tummy tied in knots)
I took it out on family and friends!
So now I take that anger
and turn it into energy
to do someone some good!
Now I take that anger
and turn it into energy
to do someone some good!
(3) Some people may say, (Yes, some may say...)
"Oh, don't be angry." ("Don't get so mad.!"
And some may say, (They may also say...)
"Oh, you mustn't be sad." ("Keep those tears inside!")
I've heard others say, (And others may say...)
"You shouldn't be scared or jealous
---what's wrong with you?"
But my feelings are mine,
I've got a right to feel 'em,
And I can't just wish them away.
Yes, my feelings are mine,
I've got a right to feel 'em,
And I can't just wish them away.
(REPEAT VERSE 1, BEGINNING WITH "Yes...")
Dedicated to Alta Bantz, who respected and validated my feelings. Thanks!
Words and music copyright 1990 by Linda K. Williams
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