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THE STIGMA SONG
by Jony Jerusalem
We are all the same
2007
THE STIGMA SONG
Jony Jerusalem
The trouble that hides in me couldn’t be worse
The illness inside me is more like a curse
For I have a virus and AIDS is its name
But don’t turn away from me, I’m not to blame
There are viruses, illnesses, cancers, disease
That can wrestle the strongest of men to his knees
But of all the diseases that cut short one’s life
Only AIDS has a stigma that cuts like a knife
No, don’t turn away from him, don’t try to hide
From the person who suffers this sickness inside
No, don’t turn away for the sake of a name
For you know, deep inside, we are all just the same
And always remember that though this is true
It doesn’t make me less a person than you
So try to be loving and don’t criticise
Though the stigma may burn in society’s eyes
Yes, the virus may be in the blood in my veins
But I’m just like you, we’re all just the same
I’m still the same person I was yesterday
So next time you see me, please don’t turn away
Remember there’s no one this virus ignores
Though you’ve locked up your houses and bolted the doors
Remember the powerful key that you hold
That opens the heart and brings hope to the soul
No, don’t turn away, be a friend, understand
No matter what happens a man’s still a man
And I call from the heart that beats deep in my breast
Be loving and patient and look for the best
written by Jony Jerusalem, Iseral
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The Stigma Song / Jony Jerusalem
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