This doesn't have to be an ugly situation (no whoa) You can wipe the hatred from your face I'm not here to bring condemnation (no whoa) Cuz I'm not your enemy We've come this far, we aint goin back We've broken many barriers, survived the attacks We're here to stay You can knock us down, we'll get back up Your insults don't discourage us We're here to stay This isn't about religious persuasion (no whoa) This is about a choice we all have to make We are not about a religious institution (no whoa) But freedom that's from above and it's free