# **RESPECT** **[Verse 1]** You don’t have to think the way I do, You don’t have to walk inside my shoes, But you can listen when I speak my mind, You can disagree and still be kind. I won’t tear you down to make me tall, I won’t laugh when somebody starts to fall, Everybody’s carrying something inside, So give them room, give them dignity and pride. **[Pre-Chorus]** It doesn’t cost a single thing, But it can change everything. **[Chorus]** Give me respect, I’ll give it back, No cruel words, no cheap attacks. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Treat every person with a little grace. You don’t have to love me, You don’t have to agree, Just treat me like a human being. Respect—that’s all I need. **[Verse 2]** Respect the quiet, respect the loud, Respect the one who doesn’t follow the crowd. Different stories, different names, Different hearts—but we all feel pain. Don’t cross a line because you think you can, Don’t make somebody small to prove where you stand. Strength isn’t shouting till everyone bends, Real strength knows where another person ends. **[Pre-Chorus]** A little patience, a little care, Can make this world much easier to share. **[Chorus]** Give me respect, I’ll give it back, No cruel words, no cheap attacks. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Treat every person with a little grace. You don’t have to love me, You don’t have to agree, Just treat me like a human being. Respect—that’s all I need. **[Bridge]** Respect my body. Respect my choice. Respect my boundaries. Respect my voice. Respect yourself enough to know Kindness doesn’t make you weak. Sometimes the strongest thing you’ll ever do Is listen before you speak. **[Final Chorus]** Give me respect, I’ll give it back, Let’s build each other instead of attack. Hear my “no,” respect my space, Let compassion leave its trace. We don’t have to be the same, We don’t have to always agree, But everybody deserves to live With pride and dignity. Give respect. Expect respect. Stand tall and let it be known: If you want kindness in this world, Then start with your own. **[Outro]** Respect my heart. Respect my name. I’ll give you yours— You give me the same.
