Paid Sick Leave

from 2 Real 2 Talk by Real Real Talk

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pinned through to the floor
writhing in pain
no one can hurt me
like my body can

***
california paid sick leave
includes preventative days
so why do i feel so much shame?
so why do i feel so much shame?

for staying in bed
when i can tolerate the pain
when i can just
work right through the pain

but why do i think i deserve to?
you don't think anyone else does,
what's so special about you?

can i survive the way he died?
run out the clock on my own time

and i can't think of stress
as a health hazard
'cause i'm too busy
being stressed on being healthy

but why do i think i deserve to?
you don't think anyone else does,
what's so special about you?

it's a joke that men do
conquer inherently
now i'll try to conquer
my own body

the punchline is when
we succeed

and blame that shit on you

***
giving in, i'll give myself that gift
but what's a gift from me?

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from 2 Real 2 Talk, released July 13, 2017

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Real Real Talk San Francisco, California

Real Real Talk layers loops of haunting vocals, aligns chakras, recharges crystals, and dismantles the patriarchy in themselves through a profound love of fiendish guitar solos, soaring synths and experimental pop.

Devin Lane: guitar
Kellen Morimoto: synth
Ash Clayton: bass
Sean Real: drums

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