Loving Lilly

Send us Fan MailStory Jam is a premiere music and storytelling show. In this episode, we're treated to a heartfelt story from our PRIDE series by Northwestern University's Communications, Advocacy and Public Engagement Exec and all-around fabulous teller Roderick Hawkins. After the story, we'll hear a song which was written by and played at our live show by the ever-talented Story Jam favorite, Xoe Wise.  For more information about STORY JAM, please visit our website. LILLY'S LESSONS  by Xoe WiseI have learned the lessons from LillyI have learned how to stay strong in my carWhen I'm driving south on Lake Shore and I think about herI hear her voice ringing in my heartAnd if all of you start crying right now during this songDon't do that...no pity parties, OK? That's from Roderick's momThis is Lilly's lessons...She says turn that frown upside down right nowAnd go get your mama her gala gown You gotta stay strong against the harmMake sure your dress shows little bit of armAnd show some titty...you gotta show some tittyYou can always change from the food industry at 40To healthcare? You bet!And when life makes you madJust blow on something...a clarinet!Lilly's lessonsDo say "Gay gay gay,"Do what you want with your bodayAnd show a little cleave even on a Monday When they said three to five yearsShe said sevenJust give me my gumbo even if you have to USPS it!Lilly's lessons...Take me on a trip Just pack my wheelchairChange your careerWe need you back in healthcarePack your itinerlilliesCause we got 8 o'clock Obama white house, congress, KingBefore the photo hide my caneI don't want it in the photo White house congress take my pictureGet the wheelchair out the frameNow wheel me over there take my pictureNow please hide my caneAnd show some titty, show some cleaveNope. No crying. No tears. Doesn't mean you cant have fearsIt just means fight with everythingAnd you might get a few more years With the FIVE Cs...You got Christ, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dickChrist, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dickChrist, counseling, community, cannabis, c’dickChrist, counseling, community, cannabis We all are full o' shitCREDITS:Podcast Produced by: Stephanie RogersAudio Mix/Music Production: Danny ShafferTheme Music: Craig J SniderVoiceover: Kenny BurroughsStory: Roderick Hawkins"Lilly's Lessons" music & lyrics & guitar by Xoe WiseSupport our podcast by becoming a Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/storyjampodcast