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The True Measure of a Man

from Toxic Masquerade by Case Federal

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The true measure of a man is not based upon
How masculine or physically strong that they are
Nor the amount of monetary weight they may accumulate
Nor how many people they leave
Dead and buried along the way
It’s not the violence, the rage or their competitive nature
Nor how often they don’t cry, or if they use a straight razor
It’s not even the need for alpha supremacy
Nor how anatomically endowed they may be…
Misogyny is not a trait that should be admired
Nor is mercilessness, and yet, we never seem to tire of
The sight of gladiators in a fight to the death;
Cause real men “fuck shit up”
Until their final breath…
Toxic masculinity exists in our society
Because of social pressures placed upon men
To be competitive and violent
To strive for independence and to dominate
The ones we hate or those we view as weaker than ourselves
O! But the selfishness, aggression and emotional repression
All comes back to haunt you as regret and depression, and
It leaves you in a haze of resentment and strife
As you try to justify just why
You chose to live such a shitty life…

The true measure of a man is more based upon
The way he chooses to treat those he holds in his heart
The positive effects that he has on others, and
The empathy he shows to his sisters and his brothers
It’s his honesty, his character and selflessness; or
The way he always strives to give one hundred and ten percent
Not with malicious intent, but out of respect to his commitment
To complete whatever task is set before him
To the best of his abilities…
One who is well loved by family and
Seen as an integral contribution to community
One who is worthy of praise, yet does not seek it, and
One who see the deeper value in
The journey, rather than the destination
One who future generations can view with admiration
Gaining inspiration from his actions and presence
Like a king among peasants; constantly striving to
Improve every one else’s existence…

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from Toxic Masquerade, released August 5, 2022

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Case Federal Eugene, Oregon

Case Federal is a multi-instrumentalist from Charlotte, North Carolina. After growing up writing songs in the vibrant & tightly-knit Charlotte music scene; Case moved to Austin, Texas, to hone the Improvisation & Performance side of his craft. Now living in Eugene, Oregon; his focus has shifted to Songwriting & Experimental Looping. ... more

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