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"I am the ultimate me, beyond the he she, ultimately be free" This song is about harassment. It starts in school hallways and spills into street behaviors, and it always hurts. We invite listeners to a new way to see one another.

THE STORY
Gender non conforming people are harrassed everyday, even in supposedly safe and “progressive” cities. We wrote this song for a friend, parent and trans/non-binary musician, D. We wanted them to hear these voices in their head as they proudly live their life. We also wanted to rewrite the narrative of the bystander - Tommy’s character shares the story of someone who notices someone who's gender expression is beyond the binary, and is inspired by the amazing person they see - someone unafraid to be who they are. We can rewrite these narratives in ourselves - and with our young people. We need to stop the bullying and harassment of LGBTQI+ people worldwide.

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CHORUS
I know you see me - I know you see me
I know you see me - I know it, know it, know it, know it
You know you see me - you know you see me
You know you see me - you know it, know it, know it, know it

VERSE 1:
I hear your words as I’m walkin by,
you think you’re spittin kryptonite?
But I’m not listening
Not superman not superwoman -
I’m super fly and super human
I’m marvelous—yea
You won’t get power from putting me down
You won’t get a cape when you bring that bring that hate around
I’m the powerful one
Don’t you know I love who I am
I am the ultimate me beyond the he she ultimately be free

CHORUS

VERSE 2:
I see ya clothes - I see ya style
How yah don’t conform to these judging eyes
Undeniably you
The way you walk in your own way
Makes me wanna give you space
Undeniable truth
You don’t fly a jet but I see that you fly
Got that lasso of truth on these on these open eyes
You’re the powerful one
All assumptions be gone
You’re the ultimate you just do what you do and I’ll see you thru

BRIDGE
Yea, and when you see it-
Maybe you find the space to be free too
But eh so you know
I see you and i love you
I’m not asking what, I’m asking who
I’m not stuck
You’re not confused
I’m still me
You’re still you
I know you Live it everyday
And want the words to go away
Except these words I know are true
I believe you

CHORUS

credits

from The Love (GRAMMY​®​-​nominated), released August 8, 2019
CREDITS
Written by Kaitlin McGaw (Letter Kay ASCAP), Tommy Shepherd (Felonious Music ASCAP), Orlando Wilder (GrindxGlory ASCAP)Produced by Fyaman with Kevin and Geoff McCann. Strings arranged by Kevin McCann. Vocals produced and arranged by Jeff Kolhede. Vocals: Kaitlin McGaw, Tommy Shepherd. Violin: Karlon and Shaina Evoniuk. Additional programming: Geoff McCann. Recorded at Zoo Labs, Oakland with engineer Jeff Kolhede

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