Take a Stand, You’re Stronger than You Think! - (www.guamcoalition.org)

Here’s a an uplifting song by Sara Bareilles, entitled “King of Anything,” encouraging us to take a stand when we are being abused, made fun of, or controlled in any way. We each have our own voice and identity, and can made our own opinions. If your relationship is making you feel dependent, powerless, or worthless, walk away! No one has the right to make you less than you truly are. Your partner is not the “king of anything” – especially not with you.

King of Anything by Sara Bareilles

Keep drinking coffee

Stare me down across the table while I look outside

So many things I’d say if only I were able

But I just keep quiet and count the cars that pass by

You’ve got opinions, man

We’re all entitled to ‘em

But I never asked

So let me thank you for your time and try not to waste any more of mine

Get out of here fast

I hate to break it to you babe but I’m not drowning

There’s no one here to save

Who cares if you disagree

You are not me

Who made you king of anything

So you dare tell me who to be

Who died and made you king of anything

You sound so innocent, so full of good intent

You swear you know best

But you expect me to jump on board with you

Ride off into your delusional sunset

I’m not the one who’s lost with no direction

But you won’t ever see

You’re so busy makin’ maps

With my name on them in all caps

You got the talkin’ down just not the listening

And who cares if you disagree

You are not me

Who made you king of anything

So you dare tell me who to be

Who died and made you king of anything

All my life I’ve tried to make everybody happy while I just hurt and hide

Waiting for someone to tell me it’s my turn to decide

And who cares if you disagree

You are not me

Who made you king of anything

So you dare tell me who to be

Who died and made you king of anything

Let me hold your crown, babe