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Misunderstood (Acoustic Version)

from Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned (Acoustic Version) by Betty Reed

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The idea for this song came to me after listening to an episode of My Favorite Murder about how victims of assault are often doubted or in some cases blamed for what happened to them. We live in a culture of victim shaming and blaming, especially in cases involving women of assault. Many times the aggressor would say they simply misunderstood or misread the situation and it was the victim’s fault for leading them on, or being drunk, or being wishy-washy. And to make matters worse, people in law enforcement and people who hear these stories sometimes question the victim’s motives. But the message should be loud and clear: stop the aggressor and stop blaming the victim.

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You came up real cocky like you already knew
And when I said my piece and try to leave
You went for take two
Do I have to break it down for you to make it clear
The first “no” that I say is all you have to hear

You misunderstood when I told you
No I don’t know you and I got better things to do
You misunderstood when I told you
Cause I see you creeping up on me and
I need you to turn and leave

You should get your ears checked
Something must be stuck
Cause what I’m putting down
You don’t seem to be picking up
Do I have to break it down for you and make it clear
The first “no” that I say yeah that is all you have to hear

You misunderstood when I told you
No I don’t know you and I got better things to do
You misunderstood when I told you
Cause I see you creeping up on me and
I need you to turn and leave

So let me break it down for you slowly
The finger you lay on me
Is the finger you’ll never see

You misunderstood when I told you
No I don’t know you and I got better things to do
You misunderstood when I told you
Cause I see you creeping up on me and
I need you to turn and leave

credits

from Mistakes Made, Lessons Learned (Acoustic Version), released March 18, 2022
Vocals: Betty Reed
Producer: Evan Redwine
Acoustic Guitar: Nate Dugger
Percussionist: Josh Hunt

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Betty Reed Nashville, Tennessee

Hi Bandcamp Listeners! Thanks for stopping by. I write songs. I sing those songs. I record some of those songs. I hope you like them!

I cope with depression. I'm dyslexic. I spend too much money on makeup. I have a cat. I have hopes and dreams.

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