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Story behind the song
Jackson Winters wrote this in 2008 after being out as trans man for two years and being on HRT for a year or so.
Lyrics
**Intro**
The name is Jackson Winters
But the name of this game
Sure ain't fame
Its representation for those like me
Hey Tony thanks for having my back
Let's play this track
Yo, this for everyone findin themselves in the dark,
Feelin trapped in a body that dont match the heart.
This my truth, my story, my fight to be free,
2008, let me tell you about the real me.
**Verse 1**
Born in the wrong skin, they gave me a name,
But it never felt rightyo, Im done with the shame.
Mirrors like a prison, reflection aint me,
Tryna break these chains, man, Im dyin to breathe.
They told me I was "she," but my soul said "he,"
Walkin through this life like a ghost unseen.
But Im standin tall now, no more disguise,
This is who I am, see the truth in my eyes.
Lost friends, lost love, but I never lost me,
Gotta fight for my right just to simply be free.
Doctors, papers, labels they try to impose,
But Im more than their system, Im breakin the code.
**Chorus**
Im a man in my soul, in my heart, in my mind,
Had to climb through the pain, leave the fear behind.
This is my story, raw, uncut, and true,
Im livin my life, doin what I gotta do.
**Verse 2**
I remember the stares, the whispers, the doubt,
But they dont understand what this lifes about.
Its not a choice, not a phase, not a trend,
Its fightin every day just to live as I am.
Chest binder tight, feel the weight compress,
But its lighter than the world tryna keep me stressed.
Savin up for the surgery, dreamin of the day,
When the outside finally matches the words that I say.
Family disowned me, but I found my own,
A crew of misfits who refuse to be clones.
We march together, fists up in the night,
Fightin for the love and respect thats our right.
**Chorus**
Im a man in my soul, in my heart, in my mind,
Had to climb through the pain, leave the fear behind.
This is my story, raw, uncut, and true,
Im livin my life, doin what I gotta do.
**Bridge**
And yo, this aint just for me, its for every kid,
Whos been told to hide, whos been told to quit.
Youre valid, youre strong, youre more than they see,
Dont let the world tell you who youre supposed to be.
Yeah, we fightin for a future where we all can thrive,
Where trans lives matter, and we keep hope alive.
I found my voice, now Im passin it on,
Keep singin your truth til the hate is gone.
**Outro**
Im here, Im real, Im proud to stand,
A trans man livin, takin life in my hands.
2008, and we just gettin started,
For every battle lost, theres a fire uncharted.
Live your truth, dont ever let it fade,
This is our momentwere unafraid.
Im a man, yeah, Im the real me,
And aint nobody takin that from me.
