Respect Yourself

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"Respect your elders"
"Family above all else"

But what if your elders are disrespectful
What if your family doesn't treat you right

We're is the line drawn
Do I have to sacrifice my worth for theirs

"Respect your elders"
What a load of crap

How about
"Respect those who respect you"

No one is saying to be outright disrespectful
No one is saying disown your family

But know where you stand
And know your worth

You are worthy of being respected
You are worthy of a proper family

At the end of the day respect yourself
Which means not putting up with peoples shit

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