I Am Not A Refugee
I am a refugee, they call me
But I am Colourless and nation-less
Craving with hopes and wishes
Jarring the power who owes me my rights.
I am a refugee, they call me
With rights and hopes
My blood swirls
My aspirations are never in a refuge.
I am the refugee, rejected and tagged
Now, my services so dwell in this land
Saving lives, building homes
My world has changed.
I am a Refugee, they call me
I sing for them — just to ignite
I give them morning inspiration
In their offices, they smile
In turn, I receive coins.
Those coins, my redeemers’ treasure
Feed my impoverished home
Pay my fees to learn and to rise
I am engulfed and caged — holding on.
Today, I am raised to stardom
I am the subway singer; tagged
Sharing my subway melody
In your closet, remember my soul.
I ran from war
I came home
I am the rejected one
Famed and owned by even my foes.
I am a global citizen, call me that, and
I will smile like the morning star
Cut my flesh, my blood is red, no tag
Tear my heart, it is pure, no name.
I am not a refugee
Do not call me names
Call me a global citizen
Make me home and see me prosper.
I am a global citizen
Staunch and bold
I am strong and calm
Lead me and I will lead others.
I am a global citizen
Fearless
My dreams sound global
And my wishes will heal the world.
I dream humanity, not names
I stand for solidarity beyond race!
My days and wishes would bring me home
If I am accepted.
I yearn for your love, not hatred
My colour is not my heart
I serve the good of us not just me
Whether you accept me or not.
I am a global citizen
Drenched in dreams for the world
Creating humanity and humility
We are all one people.
