We Want to Be

by Electric Needle Room

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It was the first time she could remember
Not being sad to look at the mirror
And she didn't have to force a smile
And she went out more than once in awhile
But one of those time she went out
She attracted a hostile crowd
said she wasn't who she thought she was
said she needed to change because
Well actually they didn't give a good reason
Their fear of change was enough to call treason
She didn't know why they cared so much
and why she had to explain so much

It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
Ourselves

He was surprised when they began to mock
his video he posted on TikTok
Pundits shared it far and wide
None seemed to be on his side
Even after going through the news cycle
His video spread and even went viral
and his life really was a mess
when several shared his address
After this he couldn't take it anymore
They found his body down by the shore
His friends and family just wanted to know
Why couldn't they just leave him alone?

It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
It's just that we
We want to be
Ourselves

I'm not hurting you
But you're hurting me
You steal my happiness and you crush my dreams

Leave us alone
Please leave us alone

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released February 5, 2023
Matt Beat
Background vocals by Lydia Beat and Reegan Beat

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Electric Needle Room Lawrence, Kansas

Electric Needle Room are an indie pop band based in Lawrence, Kansas. It is mostly a solo project for Matt Beat, but his brother, Steven Beat, also helps with percussion. Emcee DL, Bryan Poole, Dave Thomas, and Chris Huggard have all helped the band with live performances throughout its history. ... more

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