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Brave Face

by No/Trauma

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lyrics

G
The first time I wore a dress

D
A queer man blocked my path

Am
He grabbed my tits. Slapped my arse.

C
Gave a thumbs up as I pushed on past

G
I spent months on the verge of tears

D
Riding trams cranking gears

Am
Abrupt feelings of anger shame fear

C
Not knowing if I belong here


G
I’m terrified to walk alone

D
I’m terrified to stay home

Am
I’m terrified of the people I know

C
So I make a brave face and put on a show

G


The second time I wore a dress to work
A man assumed I was new
Said honey you are pretty rude
You better reign in that attitude

I’m stuck in a corner. He’s standing over me
Due to a lack of hospitality
I shouldn’t be scared making ends meet
I suspect he expects me to kiss his fucking feet


I’m terrified to work alone
I’m terrified to stay home
I’m terrified of the people I know
So I make a brave face and put on a show


I’m so exhausted of being hurt
Over and over and over again
I’m quick to share slow to trust
I always feel like I’m on the cusp

Of feeling safe of being seen
Listened to taken seriously
Then a stranger or loved one prioritises
Their desires over my autonomy

And I’m terrified to walk alone
I’m terrified to stay home
I’m terrified of the people I know
So I make a brave face and put on a show

credits

released December 15, 2020
This song was written and recorded primarily on the lands of Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nations. Additional production took place on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the lands of the Turrbal and Yuggera people, and the lands of the Kaurna people. Sovereignty of these lands has never been ceded and there is no treaty. It always was and always will be Aboriginal land.

No/Trauma are Di Drew (bass), Elizabeth Tanter (guitar and vocals) and Jade Rockliff (drums).

Slide guitar is arranged and performed by Joshua Richardson
Harmony vocals are arranged and performed by Isobel Caldwell
Percussion is performed by Ben David

Engineered, Mixed and Produced by Ben David
Mastered by Steve Smart at 301 Studios

Cover Art by Lili Rojo

Special thanks to Emily Chen

Tracked at Holes and Corners
Overdubs at Rumo’s Palace

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No/Trauma Melbourne, Australia

Paul Kelly meets Kelly Clarkson

Di (They/Them)
Elizabeth (They/She)
Jade (She/Hers)

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