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Social commentary on the abuse and stigma transgender women face in sex work and the U.S. prison system.

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She lies awake
With a damaged heart
Can't catch a break
Can't get a restart

One bad mistake
Her whole world fell apart
She's the one the world forsakes
Imitates her art

She was looking for the money to afford a change
A client told her that can be arranged
Woo-hoo
He got her in a room in a cheap motel
Didn't take his abuse, so she went to jail
Woo-hoo

After her arrest
They put her with the men
She said I may not have the chest
But I don't belong with them

They didn't honor her request
To be put with the women
They simply left her dispossessed
To endure all their torment

In the human food chain
She knew where she ranked
With a choice so insane
Either kill or be shanked

She was looking for the money to afford a change
A client told her that can be arranged
Woo-hoo
He got her in a room in a cheap motel
Didn't take his abuse, so she went to jail
Woo-hoo

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from American Descendant of Slavery, The Album, released February 5, 2021
Written & Performed By: Terry Blade
Produced By: Matthew May
Track Art By: RF Studio

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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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