Too long we’ve lived like this
So far your promised change is too little. Did I ask too much?
Look in my eyes, take another try, and tell me who matters

I’ve rolled with punches, I’m under your fist
I tread so lightly I barely exist
If somebody told you you’d end up like this
Would you tread so lightly you barely exist?
I barely exist. I just can’t live like this

Softly, on bended knee. You passed by when I asked peacefully
Where is your promised equity?
Rally ‘round your lie when you decry that I just want to matter

I’ve rolled with punches, I’m under your fist
I tread so lightly I barely exist
If somebody told you you’d end up like this
Would you tread so lightly you barely exist?
I barely exist. I just can’t live like this