Words and music by Ani DiFranco
Looks like my crazy family
Is down one crazy daughter cuz
I'm shipwrecked in a desert that
Once was underwater just
Looking for a swift turn of phrase
Some colors to fly
As I float by
In the parade
Plus I dream in skin scented sentences
Of a stronger faster fiercer you
And to each noun, verb and predicate
I dedicate a vivid hue
But you ain't done too well
Getting past your permanent pastel
Have you now?
Yes, the desert seemed so promising
And then it paled somehow
So school is in session
Get your chin off your desk
Now pick up your pencil
And turn over your test
Use your education
And take an educated guess
About me
I've got a slot at eye level like
A speakeasy door
And I know you know the password
Cuz I've seen you here before
And I've got something sweet for you
And I don't care if it is more than you deserve
I've got a lot of love and a lot of nerve
So watch me while I take this curve
Yes school is in session
Get your chin off your desk
Now pick up your pencil
And turn over your test
Use your education
And take an educated guess
About me
Plus I have this whole new family
And I'm in love with each of them
And I'm on this list called lucky
Whenever I'm in reach of them
And I'm learning how to say
That I'd be happy either way
With your love
I'm calling on the stars above
School is in session
Get your chin off your desk
Now pick up your pencil
Turn over your test
Use your education
And take an educated guess
About me
Ani DiFranco (born Angela Marie Di Franco) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and activist of Italian-American descent. Considered a folk alternative icon and independent music figurehead, DiFranco is known for her powerful voice, introspective lyrics, and eclectic musical style that blends elements of folk, rock, hip hop, and jazz. She began performing in underground venues at age 16, releasing her first independent album in 1990. DiFranco has always maintained strong creative control over her work, founding her own record label, Righteous Babe Records, in 1990. Her music tackles social issues such as feminism, social justice, and the environment, earning her the respect of a wide fanbase who appreciate her authenticity and her ability to speak to a broad audience with sincerity and courage. Some of her most representative songs include "Not A Pretty Girl", "32 Flavors" and "Little Plastic Castle".
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