This is a song by ABBA - 'Don't Shut Me Down'. The lyrics seem to tell the story of someone who has transitioned and is trying to reconcile with their significant other.
"Don't Shut Me Down"
A while ago I heard the sound of children's laughter
Now it's quiet, so I guess they left the park
This wooden bench is getting harder by the hour
The sun is going down, it's getting dark
I realize I'm cold
The rain begins to pour
As I watch the windows on the second floor
The lights are on, it's time to go
It's time at last to let him know
I believe it would be fair to say
You look bewildered
And you wonder why I'm here today
And so you should, I would
When I left I felt I'd had enough
But in the shape and form I appear now
I have learned to cope
And love and hope is why I am here now
And now you see another me, I've been reloaded, yeah
I'm fired up, don't shut me down
I'm like a dream within a dream that's been decoded
I'm fired up, I'm hot, don't shut me down
I'm not the one you knew
I'm now and then combined
And I'm asking you to have an open mind
I'm not the same this time around
I'm fired up, don't shut me down
Will you leave me standing in the hall
Or let me enter?
The apartment hasn't changed at all
I got to say I'm glad
Once these rooms were witness to our love
My tantrums and increasing frustration
But I go from mad
To not so bad in my transformation
And now you see another me, I've been reloaded, yeah
I'm fired up, don't shut me down
I'm like a dream within a dream that's been decoded
I'm fired up, I'm hot, don't shut me down
I'm not the one you knew
I'm now and then combined
And I'm asking you to have an open mind now
I'm not the same this time around
I'm fired up, don't shut me down
You asked me not to leave
Well, here I am again
And I love you still and so I won't pretend
I have learned to cope
And love and hope is why I am here now
First, @Jessica Rose, I love this thread. I think we could have some fun with it.
During the year or so when I was most bullied, I found this song, which for me, was my message of defiance, that regardless of the mean girls, I was going to keep moving forward. This was my anthem.
Can't Stop by M83
Can't stop
I can't stop, yeah
Can't stop
I can't stop, yeah [repeat till end]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJkD_s3UFYc
Shine, by Blow Up Hollywood
so deep inside
waiting for the right time.
so good you'll see,
it's all inside of me.
it will change your mind,
and make you feel like you're blind,
when i polish me,
all i'll do is shine.
shining down on you
like heaven's opened up.
there's a diamond inside me,
but it's buried in the rough,
i will, you'll see, i'll shine.
i'll be brand new,
you won't recognize me,
when my light comes through,
so perfect and inviting.
they'll stop and stare,
at the wonder that's inside me.
just like the sun,
all i'll do is shine.
shining down on you
like heaven's opened up.
there's a diamond inside me,
but it's buried in the rough,
i will, you'll see, i'll shine.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF4wkb7J9lc
Clouseau En Dans
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hInfu3kP0E
Translated from Dutch to English:
Sometimes you want to disappear from the world,
You feel different, they stare at you.
In a corner you threaten to languish away,
You are looking for a place where you can go
Wanting or not you to be judged,
I see myself in you.
Here with us really no game is played,
Here is a place for you.
Come in and dance
We can deal with the world together
Feel free and dance,
So let everyone commit!
Let our night lead the rhythm,
You will see it will go by itself.
Because music can free a person,
You move and you are yourself
What color or belief,
Music has no rank or stand, no.
She can only broaden your gaze,
All chairs on the side
Come and dance,
We can deal with the world together
Feel free and dance,
A false note is allowed
Look at me and dance,
So let everyone commit
Soon it will be January,
Life is already far too short,
We live today,
So move carefree
Yeah yeah
Join (whoeeew) and dance (yeaaah)
We can deal with the world together
Feel free (yeahyeah) and dance (oooow)
So let everyone commit
Come and dance,
We can deal with the world together
Feel free and dance,
Let everyone commit now
Helene Fischer, die erste denier art.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5gBC-RZFBY
Translated from German to English:
You think you're not ticking properly
Just because you're not like the others
And her eyes meet you
But they don't know you, no
I can understand, it's not easy
Because what makes you so special doesn't fit in here
I hope you feel what's inside you
You're not wrong, you're perfect
You are the first of your kind
It doesn't matter that everyone likes you
Don't be told that you're weak
You've already made it so far
You are the first to dare
Your path becomes rocky and hard
You also go to him for the after, oooh
You are the first of your kind
You shape the imprint in this way
And you determine who goes after you
You write the pages of this book
And they listen to you, oooh
In every dream lives reality
You are what you think, so get ready
You want even more, then stay true to yourself
And with time, everything becomes new
You are the first of your kind
It doesn't matter that everyone likes you
Don't be told that you're weak
You've already made it so far
You are the first to dare
Your path becomes rocky and hard
You also go to him for the after, oooh
You are the first of your kind
What makes you doubt
And you prefer to hide
For fear of being left
Make yourself real for me
I see what you think
You're not like the rest
And what I appreciate about them
You are simply yourself
You are the first of your kind
It doesn't matter that everyone likes you
Don't be told that you're weak
You give strength to so many of us
You are the first to dare
Your path becomes rocky and hard
You also go to him for the after, oooh
You are the first of your kind
You are the first of your kind
It doesn't count that everyone likes you (it doesn't count that everyone likes you)
Don't be told that you're weak
You give strength to so many of us
You are the first to dare (you are the first to)
Your path becomes rocky and hard (you are the first to)
You also go to him for the after, oooh
You are the first of your kind