The color of my song

For Paul Trevigne and all others like him

Why won't you let me vote?

It's my right, don't you know?

I fought in your war and helped you win.

So why don't you just let me in?

I don't have a virus, and I don't carry a plague.

And for this job, I'm sorry, but I'm way too proud to beg!

I went to school. I'm educated and even a little over qualified.

So why was I pushed aside?

I am proud to be a color that's sweet,

Even if years ago it did mean I had to let you get in under my sheet.

So why won't you just let me vote?

It's my right don't you know?

I fought in your war and helped you win.

So why don't you just let me in?