The Principal Principle

from I Am in Here by Elizabeth Bonker, The Bleeding Hearts

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Hey, Principal
Do you remember me?
Hey, Principal
Do you remember me?
I was the different kid
The one you couldn’t see
Hey, Principal
You used to call me dumb
Hey, Principal
You used to call me dumb
Do you ever wonder
What I’ve become?

You had power over me
You crossed every line
You had power over me
But now that power’s mine
It’s the Principal Principle
Principal Principle, Principal

Hey, Principal
You had a hell of a nerve
Hey, Principal
You got what you deserve
Your ass kicked out the door
For all the people you hurt

You had power over me
You dared to change my name
You had power over me
Don’t you feel ashamed?
It’s the Principal Principle
Principal Principle

A principal without principles
You made my life so damn hard
You’re the biggest bully of all
‘Cuz you called me The Retard

Hey, Principal
Do you remember me?
Hey, Principal
Do you remember me?
The one with no voice
Fighting for people like me

You have no power over me
I'm in charge this time
You have no power over me
Now that power’s mine
It’s the Principal Principle
Principal Principle, Principal

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from I Am in Here, released May 24, 2022
Composers: Bill Danylik, Laurie Ellington
Lyricist: Elizabeth Bonker
Producer: Sean McLaughlin

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Elizabeth Bonker Boston, Massachusetts

My mission is to champion efforts to gain communication for all non-speakers with Autism.

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