They say
They say they love me
They say they care about me
They say they want the best for me
I believed them
I gave them my trust
I sold out my respect
Just to have something others die to protect
They say I can be anything
They say all I need is education
They say all I need is God
And wanted that to be true, so
I went to their schools
I went to their churches
I learned from their mistakes
I worshiped their god
Look where I am
No respect of my own,
No trust to count on,
No education to share,
No God to call upon.
They say that respect is earned
They say trust is built
They say, they say, they say
I say nothing