If only

If only I could differentiate love from lust

That everyone didn’t see sex as a must

If only

If only the world was white or black

Maybe it would be clearer who would stab my back

If only

If only it was easier to recognize pain

Instead of only confusing it for gain

If only

If only our bodies didn’t mean our worth

Or how much power we have controlled by birth

If only

If only beauty standards weren’t out in place

We wouldn’t have to change everything even our race

If only

If only we had power over our bodies and health

Instead the control is given to people with wealth

If only

If only we had a voice to speak our soul and mind

Instead of having to stay quiet, having to stay kind

If only

If only the people and the town truly have power

We wouldn’t be in the shadows having to cower

If only

If only

If only