Ryan Cassata
Naked (Protest Song)
[Verse 1]
It was a six to five decision from the Castro to the Mission
The supervisor caused a roar
And with this prohibition, they're creating a petition
Our freedom's worth fighting for

[Chorus]
We are taught to hate our bodies
Why must we feel this way?
Oh, San Francisco, we are standing up in this protest
We used to be so free
We used to love our bodies
Oh, San Francisco, we feel so naked
We feel so naked

[Verse 2]
San Francisco's the city that's meant to be progressing
Why go creating these bans? We're regressing
Chaining people up to things that aren't real
We are meant to live free, ain't that the urban appeal?
If I had the courage, I would go and stand with them
Held up a sign at city hall, say I salute them
They're just looking for ways to feel free
San Francisco, you used to thrive with liberty
Now you're taking people's rights while you're holding them hostage
Mr. Mayor, Mr. Mayor, we ain't forgotten
San Francisco in its golden days
Those men were just wearing socks!
[Chorus]
We are taught to hate our bodies
Why must we feel this way?
Oh, San Francisco, we are standing up in this protest
We used to be so free
We used to love our bodies
Oh, San Francisco, we feel so naked
We feel so naked
We feel so goddamn clothed