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This song is about Terry's coming out story to his mother. It is also a social commentary on challenges facing African-American LGBTQ+ youth.

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Ms. Mizell, I know you don’t feel well
But there’s something, I have got to tell
Promise you won’t scream and yell
Or lock me, away in my shell

You ask, why I seem so afraid
And I say, I’m just in the 9th grade
And I’m scared, you won’t accept me
And at 15, I’ll lose my family

Ms. Mizell, this is so hard to say
But I’m sure, I’ve always been this way
Ms. Mizell, am I welcome to stay?
Once you know, that your only son is gay…

Ms. Mizell, I see the pain inside
But your tears, makes me want to run and hide
You look at me, as though I’ve already died
But I tell you this, to avoid suicide…

You say, son give me time, I’ll adjust
From the start, it’s just been the two of us
In my love, you can always trust
I’ll be by your side, even when I’m ash and dust

Ms. Mizell, you heard what I had to say..
And I’m sure, that you love me all the way…
Ms. Mizell, you seem more than okay…
Now you know, your only son is gay…

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from American Descendant of Slavery, The Album, released February 5, 2021
Written & Performed By: Terry Blade
Music Composed By: Airtone
Album Version Mixed, Mastered, and Produced By: Terry Blade
Track Art By: Fillipe Gomes
Special Acknowledgement: Terry Blade's mom

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Terry Blade Chicago, Illinois

Terry Blade is a singer-songwriter. A multi-genre artist, his musical work is grounded in his experience as a black queer artist.

Since his 2020 debut, he has won more than 75 awards and nominations for his music. He has drawn comparisons to artists such as Meshell Ndegeocello, Macy Gray, and Antony and the Johnsons.

He was born and raised in Washington, DC, and resides in Chicago, IL. ... more

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