I saw my brother sit-in' chained, that shit was makin' me sick
See, if I ever wanted change, then I'm takin' a risk
I'm the one they always blame, and you can get off my dick
And if you really hatin' on me, then just keep it a clip
Look, all I knew was pain, I was driftin' out my lane
Just when I found a better purpose, I was shackled by the chain
And when I found what I was worth', I can walk right through your rain
And I can't let them tell me shit they left an angel in the flames
Look, I just hope you see that I've been fightin' for my name
Can't you see the way this shit has got me so insane
Lord, you know I'm sorry, I've been tryin' to find my way
Dealing with the struggle while I live another day
I feel so alone they never ask if I'm okay
Lord, I pray my soul is good enough to see the gates
Hope they know I love them and I pray they keep it safe
Lord you know I need them, but I'm stickin' to my faith
Look, all I knew was pain, I was driftin' out my lane
Just when I found a better purpose, I was shackled by the chains
That's when I found what I was worth', I can walk right through your rain
And I can't let them tell me shit that left an angel in the flames
Look, I just hope you see that I've been fightin' for my name
Can't you see the way this shit has got me so insane
Lord, you know I'm sorry, I've been tryin' to find my way
Dealing with the struggle while I live another day
I feel so alone they never askin' if I'm okay
Lord, I pray my soul is good enough to see the gains
Hope they know I love them and I pray they keep it safe
Lord, you know I need them, I've been stickin' to my faith