when marriage doesn’t quite do what it says on the tin
and promises are made that wear quite thin
when partnership becomes a delusion
and escape a fantasy solution, you ask
why do we want it?
why do we want it?
when we look in the tin and fall right in
we want the same options
to make our vows, state our connection
we want respect and recognition, you see
that’s why we want it
that’s why we want it
when we’re deep in the tin and the lid’s jammed in
and label and contents give us hope for acclamation
we want to stand there with you in celebration
our public commitment to life, with all its complications
