Proximity in Public
Don’t stand so close to me by The Police
(Autistic community version)
That feeling, is building
The walls are closing in
need out so, so badly
But people surrounding me
Inside, heads screaming
A minute feels like an age
Don’t touch me or get closer
This place feels like a cage
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Heart pounding not beating
It feels like no escape
This life it’s not so easy
Nor is it to explain
Instinctual, frustrating
So bad it overwhelms
Queueing now, I’m waiting
Feeling people all around
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Hand shaking while paying
Can’t really concentrate
Now panicked on the way out
Breathing getting tough to do
Get outside, get all alone
Hands tremble, dropping my bags
I need to get back home
So please let me by
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
Don’t stand, don’t stand so
Don’t stand so close to me
All the best
Ross
Words – Ross A Fraser
Graphic Design App – Canva
Listen or sing along - https://youtu.be/KNIZofPB8ZM
Rights – Sting, The Police and Universal Music
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