Title: "Life in Infamy" Key: D major Vibe: Bittersweet --- [cello solo with drums] [Verse 1] In a moment, destined to live in infamy, I said the words, adding, "... I'm still me." Across the ocean, a family stunned ruminates, All their hard work, this is how it culminates. Older brother, older sister, carry the name, But me, no true 친자—such a shame. Their voices rise—my heart braces, near craze, “It’s a confusion... it's all just a phase.” [Pre-Chorus] Miles apart, still their silence screams, The space between us, splits at the seams. A thousand words, they may never exclaim, But I hear them clearly... just the same. (oooh, I do)(I dooo)(soooo clearly) [Chorus] I dyed my hair and cut the strings, Moved in with her, no diamond rings. Her hand on my shoulder, ma cries on the line, Hiding her still, no video this time. In that moment, destined to live on in infamy, I stopped pretending, and came out as me. [Verse 2] In a quiet room, I hear them confer, [male voice] "It’s the Western world, corrupting her." They’ve built their walls with tradition’s stone, And it’s terrifying to stand alone. Does the bloodline break, because I choose Micah? Is all this fear, just because I like her? Tell me, Appa, tell me true— If it weren’t me, what would you do? [Pre-Chorus] Miles apart, still their silence screams, The space between us, splits at the seams. A thousand words, they may never exclaim, But I hear them clearly... just the same. (oooh, I do)(I dooo)(soooo clearly) [Chorus] I dyed my hair and cut the strings, Moved in with her, no diamond rings. Her hand on my shoulder, ma cries on the line, Hiding her still—no video this time. In that moment, destined to live on in infamy, I stopped pretending, and came out as me. [Bridge] "Selfish child..." oppa yells—my mind, it burns, Older sister sighs, "Just a phase—you. will. learn." Their words cut deep; I choke back profanity, But I love who I love—I've chosen my sanity. [Outro][Crescendo] In a moment of truth, after years denying it, First from myself, then my family unit, But I'm attracted to women, That's just who I am. Maybe they’ll grieve, maybe they’ll see, That who I love, doesn’t break family. It’s not a shame—it’s still just me, Not a big deal, in my new country. [Violin & Cello solo] [End]