Lyrics

Verse 1
She said it was yesterday I’d find my way back to this stage,
But I’m lost in her words, tryna turn the page.
Still got dreams in my pocket, though they’re weighin’ me down,
Years ago, I was broke, pants saggin’ to the ground.
On Portland’s cold streets, prayin’ for a sign,
Beggin’ for a dollar, hopin’ God would align.
A helpin’ hand, a spark to understand,
At 23, I was searchin’ for a plan.
Who am I supposed to be in this life we live?
What did I do to lose the daughter I’d give
Everything for? She’s my heart, my pride, my joy,
My wife’s shinin’ star, our love’s golden alloy.
Chorus
They took my world, my blood, my light,
Ripped my heart out in the dead of night.
But I’m risin’ up, I’m fightin’ through the pain,
I’ll find my kids, bring ‘em home again.
Hallie, Ben, y’all my reason to breathe,
I’m comin’ for you, no matter what they believe.
Verse 2
They stole my daughter, man, that’s my flesh and soul,
Took my wife’s dreams, left a permanent hole.
Why you lyin’, Bill? Scared you can’t make a dime?
Stealin’ kids like it’s candy, commitin’ a crime.
You’re a shadow, man, you’re runnin’ from the truth,
While I’m out here fightin’ for my family’s youth.
They laughed at my pain, called me less than a man,
But I’m holdin’ my ground with a pen in my hand.
Streets are ice-cold, got a dime and my mind,
A cigarette glows, but the world’s so unkind.
Every step that I take, every hotel I pass,
I’m a broken soul searchin’, but I’m built to last.
Chorus
They took my world, my blood, my light,
Ripped my heart out in the dead of night.
But I’m risin’ up, I’m fightin’ through the pain,
I’ll find my kids, bring ‘em home again.
Hallie, Ben, y’all my reason to breathe,
I’m comin’ for you, no matter what they believe.
Verse 3
In the courtroom, they slapped my truth to the floor,
Called my story hearsay, shut the justice door.
Judge, you’re blind, these workers twist and lie,
Took my daughter’s smile, left my spirit to die.
You stole my world, every dollar I earned,
Poured my heart in this life, but my dreams got burned.
Now I’m mournin’ heavy, carryin’ grief like a chain,
They taxed my daughter’s life, left me drownin’ in pain.
Lizzy, my love, you’re my ride-or-die flame,
I’m sorry for the nights that I carry this shame.
Hallie, my angel, you’re my blood and my tears,
Lost in this system, but I’m conquerin’ fears.
Bridge
Hallie, I feel you, sendin’ blessings from above,
Ben’s right here, he’s got your mother’s love.
I swear I’ll find you, no witch can hold you down,
This country’s gold’s a lie, but I’ll still wear the crown.
They took it all, CPS broke my core,
But I’m risin’ like a phoenix, I’m ready for more.
Verse 4
I could’ve crashed, let my anger take the wheel,
Goin’ 60 miles an hour, tryna make you feel
The pain you caused, but my wife’s spirit spoke,
Pulled my foot off the gas, kept my heart from broke.
I’m a good man, I won’t sink to your low,
But I’ll hunt you legally, let the whole world know.
From LA’s depths to Seattle’s high ground,
Coast to co