They said not to do as they do Do what they say to “Speak when spoken to.” “Know your place, “Fix your face, “Always do as you are told,” Don’t get it? Baby, don’t sweat it! “You’ll understand when you are old.” “Watch your mouth, “When grown folks talk, “This ain’t your house, “Have your ass inside before dark.” “You’ll never know what I “Had to do and sacrifice “For you, how hard I tried “Basically, gave up my life!” Gee, thanks for telling me why It sucks so much to be alive Beat me because your dreams died More than enough of a reason to cry “Hurts me more than it hurts you,” Love me like I’m sure you do “Make sure you don’t say shit at school, “If you know what’s good for you.” “Goin’ to the store, “Don’t ask what for, “I know you’re not talking back.” “If those people call, “Tell them I’m gone, “Spent all I got on your ass!” “You’ll never know what I “Had to do and sacrifice “For you, how hard I tried “Basically, gave up my life!” Gee, thanks for telling me why It sucks so much to be alive Beat me because your dreams died More than enough of a reason to cry Gee, thanks for my room I call it my cage Where I count wounds As many as my age No, really, thank you Thought it was a mistake That had me confused Like love was hate I appreciate the truth You showed with the lies How it works, you’re the proof Life’s unfair; don’t think otherwise Gee, thanks for telling me why It sucks so much to be alive Beat me because your dreams died More than enough of a reason to cry More than enough of a reason to cry Beat me because your dreams died Gee, thanks for telling me why It sucks so much to be alive More than enough of a reason to cry
