Protected Life

I led a sheltered, protected, life I didn’t know what the world was like Till one day I was pushed aside Everything changed, but that’s alright I learned the cost of being free I had to find a place to live I had to work to pay my rent Nothing given, everything spent A life protected A life a privilege Stripped away Like a movie image But like a gift I couldn’t see That change was Exactly what I’d need I didn’t cry, I didn’t retreat I picked myself up, got on my feet Found a job, worked retail stores Worked my way up, earned much more Then the one who pushed me aside Said he was proud before he died I helped the woman he left behind Life changed again, but I didn’t mind A life protected A life of privilege Stripped away Like a movie image But like a gift I couldn’t see That change was Exactly what I’d need Meetings with lawyers, bankers, and alike They all had missions, I didn’t like Money changes who people are I knew this well, from my past life start I did what needed to be done To protect the woman who gave me life Until the day she finally passed I was by her side, to help her last A life protected A life of privilege Stripped away Like a movie image But like a gift I couldn’t see That change was Exactly what I’d need Today I look at where I’ve been The life I’ve lived, and who I am I’m proud to be the man I’ve become I’ve worked hard, cared and given love A life protected A life of privilege Stripped away Like a movie image But like a gift I couldn’t see That change was Exactly what I’d need