SHE HAD A VOICE Verse 1 — Deborah Beneath the shade of a palm tree, She listened to the people’s cries. They came to her for wisdom, For the truth behind her eyes. She wasn’t waiting for permission To become what she could be. She answered when her people called, And led with dignity. Pre-Chorus She didn’t need to rule through fear, Didn’t need to stand alone. She brought her wisdom to the moment, And her courage became known. Chorus She had a voice, And she knew how to use it. She had a heart, And the wisdom to choose it. She could stand with conviction, She could listen with grace. She didn’t need to make you smaller Just to stand in her own place. Let her speak, let her lead, Let her talents have a chance. Respect is not a competition, It’s the ground on which we stand. Verse 2 — Today There’s a woman running meetings, There’s a father raising girls. There’s a teacher showing students They can help reshape the world. There’s a woman leading quietly, Another laughing much too loud. One finds strength in careful listening, One finds courage in the crowd. Pre-Chorus Not every voice has one volume, Not every leader looks the same. We can measure worth by character, Not by gender, rank, or name. Bridge — Call and response Lead: Can she be gentle? Choir: And still be strong! Lead: Can she be different? Choir: And still belong! Lead: Can she be humble? Choir: And stand up tall! Lead: Can we make room? Choir: Make room for all! Lead: And if she’s louder than she means to be— Choir: Listen for the heart behind the sound! Together: Let wisdom shape the words we speak, And let respect be common ground! Final Chorus She has a voice, And a reason to use it. She has a gift, And the freedom to choose it. Let her learn, let her grow, Let her make mistakes sometimes. She’s a human still becoming, Like every heart and life. We can stand with confidence, We can lead with humility. The measure of a person’s worth Isn’t who they’re born to be. Outro — Spoken over music Not every leader wears a crown. Not every strong voice has to shout. And not every loud voice Needs to be turned down. Sometimes we simply need To learn how to listen.
