[Intro] (Inhale—) (Hi-hi!) (teehee) Hugs are fun—when we both say “yes!” (Growl building under the noise) [Verse 1] My skin is a border, my breath is a sign You don’t cross the line just ’cause you feel entitled I’m a lil’ plush comet with a cotton-heart glow I love a cozy squeeze, but I gotta let you know No smile is a contract, no closeness is owed You want a safe moment? Then ask—don’t explode I’m not a grab-and-go, not a surprise attack We do the hug thing with a quick “can I?” back [Pre-Chorus] Hands to yourself till the green light shows That’s how kindness grows Say it plain, say it clean “Is this okay?”—that’s the scene [Chorus] HUG PROTOCOL! (HUG PROTOCOL!) ASK FIRST—(ASK FIRST) THAT’S THE RULE FOR ALL HANDS OFF—(HANDS OFF) YES MEANS YES, AND NO MEANS “STALL” ASK FIRST—(ASK FIRST) BACK UP—(BACK UP) HIGH-FIVE, FIST-BUMP, WAVE HELLO CONSENT IS THE GATE—YOU DON’T GET IN ON LUCK [Verse 2] Some days I’m cuddly, some days I’m not Sometimes I’m “maybe,” sometimes I’m “stop” Don’t dress up pressure in a pretty little joke Don’t call it “love” when you’re ignoring the “no” If I freeze up, that’s not “play,” that’s alarm Read the room right, keep your hands from harm You can be kind, you can be brave By letting “no” be a boundary you save [Pre-Chorus] Boundaries aren’t mean, they’re the safety rails So love doesn’t fail Say it simple, say it clear: One word ends it: “Not here” “Want a hug?” (I’m right here) If it’s not a yes It’s a stop, no less [Chorus] HUG PROTOCOL! (HUG PROTOCOL!) ASK FIRST—THAT’S THE RULE FOR ALL ASK FIRST—(ASK FIRST) NO MEANS NO—YOU DO NOT GET TO TALK IT SOFT Hug protocol! (hug protocol!) High-five, fist-bump, wave hello Pick what feels right, nice and slow CONSENT MAKES THE MAGIC GLOW (Slower, heavier) You don’t get to rewrite my silence You don’t get to call it “timing” I’m not “playing hard,” I’m setting the rule Step back—learn—don’t be cruel [GROWL VOX ENTER] IF YOU TOUCH ME WITHOUT CONSENT—NOPE, FULL STOP BACK UP, HANDS OFF, READ THE ROOM, DON’T PUSH YOUR LUCK I’LL RAISE A SCENE, I’LL CALL SECURITY, I’LL MAKE IT LOUD RESPECT A “NO” OR GET EMBARRASSED IN FRONT OF THE CROWD (Blast back in) Ask. Listen. Stop. [Final Chorus – Double-Time] HUG PROTOCOL! (HUG PROTOCOL!) ASK FIRST—(ASK FIRST) SAY IT LOUD, LET IT CUT HANDS OFF—(HANDS OFF) NO MEANS NO—CONSENT IS THE GATE, THAT’S WHAT’S UP HUG PROTOCOL! (HUG PROTOCOL!) YES MEANS YES—AND NO MEANS “STALL” (Growled, fading) Consent… is the gate.
