Lyrics

[Intro]
I was lost, in the streets, with nothing to my name
Portland, Oregon, where my struggles began
Praying for a dollar, and a chance to rise above
But the system failed me, and my daughter, my shining love

[Verse 1]
She said it was yesterday, that I got back to this place
But I don't know what she's talking 'bout, I'm stuck in a different space
I still got hella dollars, but it ain't the same
Fell back a few years, I didn't have a dime, and my pants were sagging, what a shame
I was 23, barely understanding, the life we're living
Who I'm supposed to be, what I'm supposed to be giving
Lost my daughter, to the land of the free
A pain that I couldn't bear, a wound that won't heal, can't you see?

[Chorus]
Why'd you take my daughter, man? That's my pride and joy
My wife's apple in her eye, why'd you have to destroy?
I'm trying to make a living, but it's hard to breathe
When the system's against me, and my daughter's not with me

[Verse 2]
You took my daughter, man, that's blood, that's my heart
You're worried 'bout a dollar, or a dime, but you're tearing us apart
Stealing kids like it's candy, popping pills and getting high
But you gotta go, Bill, you gotta face the consequences, you can't deny
You're a hoe, Bill, you look like you need to get served
Get carved up like that bitch in cell 30, you deserve

[Chorus]
Why'd you take my daughter, man? That's my pride and joy
My wife's apple in her eye, why'd you have to destroy?
I'm trying to make a living, but it's hard to breathe
When the system's against me, and my daughter's not with me

[Bridge]
Lord give me the helping hand, or maybe just understand
I'm trying to make a way, but it's hard, in this land
I'm searching for a light, in the dark of night
Trying to find my way, to a brand new life

[Hook]
Rise up, rise up, it's time to take a stand
For my daughter, for my family, I'm taking back my plan
No more struggling, no more pain
I'm gonna make a way, and