Name: Asked For It
Duration: P00H02M52S
Description: Inspired to finally write this one after Todd Akin make the "legitimate rape" comment in defense of abortion. This was before #metoo became a discussion, but because of that movement I was compelled to finally record and release this song. They said a pop song about rape culture wasn't possible and wouldn't gain traction. I respectfully disagree.

Asked For It

from Last Will & Testament by Bonnie Whitmore

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Inspired to finally write this one after Todd Akin make the "legitimate rape" comment in defense of abortion. This was before #metoo became a discussion, but because of that movement I was compelled to finally record and release this song. They said a pop song about rape culture wasn't possible and wouldn't gain traction. I respectfully disagree.

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So you think she has a daddy’s complex
I say it’s more like Uncle Joe
He gave a nickel, working girl’s wages
Push it away or let it go
Push it away or watch it grow

CH
She’s the kind of girl you say asked for it (asked for it)
Didn’t see it coming, but she asked for it
Cross and hope to die ‘cause you asked for it (asked for it)
Now baby, baby, don’t you cry

There are few who try for retribution
Statistics show it’s more like one of six (five)
Don’t worry, they probably know or knew them
‘Cause after all, sex is sex
And after all, sex is sex

CH

So go on and blame the victim!
Why should violence have consequence?
And each time you silence them
Recreates the same event

CH
She’s the kind of girl you said asked for it (asked for it)
Didn’t see it coming, but she asked for it
Your lover or your daughter must have asked for it (asked for it)
Now baby, baby, don’t you cry

She’s the kind of girl you said asked for it (asked for it)
Your sister or your mother must have asked for it
Cross and hope to die ‘cause you asked for it (asked for it)
Now baby, baby, don’t you cry (She didn’t ask for it)
Now baby, baby, don’t you cry (She didn’t ask for it)
Now baby, baby, don’t you cry

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from Last Will & Testament, released September 1, 2020
Written by Bonnie Whitmore Starlet & Dog SESAC

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