Lowercase miranda
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Identity & Acceptance · Compassion Across Generations · Bittersweet Indie Rock
#VERSE
More hardware in her earlobes than Grandpa had in his hip
And they both had tattoos, his of his Navy ship
She knew that he loved her, whoever she turned out to be
He’d say, “There’s a lot of life ahead from where you are at twenty-three”
#VERSE
She liked to spell her name with a lowercase “m”
But she hadn’t quite decided yet on “him,” “her,” or “them”
She preferred just plain “miranda,” no pretention, all gestalt
But Grandpa asked politely, “Can I use she/her by default?”
#INSTRUMENTAL
miranda, lowercase miranda
Your grandpa is so proud
#VERSE
miranda’s easygoing ways
Built a bridge between her and him
She’d hang out with Gramps on Saturdays
He sold spices at craft shows in the high school gym
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That’s where they’d overhear cruel words:
“Did you see that freak?”
More than once, Grandpa set them straight
“If you can’t say something nice, please refuse to speak!”
#VERSE
miranda told him, “I admire your demeanor”
And Gramps replied, “I always thought it was strange
The same folks who want their children to have better lives
Still refuse to change”
#BRIDGE
Then one Saturday, Grandpa felt weak
miranda rushed him straight to the E.R.
She was next to him when the doctor sighed and said
“I’m so sorry, it’s spread too far”
#INSTRUMENTAL
miranda, compassionate miranda
#VERSE
As she held his hand in hospice
He saw the tears fall from her eyes
He whispered, “Everyone who lives
Will be someone who dies”
#VERSE
She said, “But Grandpa, you won’t get to know
Who I turn out to be”
He smiled, “My lowercase miranda, I already know
You’ve always been the world to me”
#INSTRUMENTAL
miranda, lowercase miranda
Your grandpa was so proud
miranda, lowercase miranda
He knew you’d find what you’re all about
Lowercase miranda, carry it in your heart
He believes in your wisdom to figure life out
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