I've been down, been mistreated
Been left to die by my brothers, but I ain't been defeated
So if you think this'll put me down, you're wrong
I've been unwanted, been forsaken
I gave one half away, the other half's been taken
But if you think this'll put me down, you're wrong
I've been tried, they put me on the stand
Guilty as charged, but what they don't understand
Someday, maybe soon, they're gonna need my help
Tell me what they're gonna say then
It's a shame, oh what a pain
Put a dagger through my heart, don't even mention my brain
But if you think, this'll put me down, you're wrong
You don't know me, don't know what I've been through
You can't understand, what you never had to do
So when your heart gives out, your momma's in the hospital
Auntie just passed, your girlfriend's on your back
Too broke for smokes when the rent is due, ask for my money and call me a fool
You don't know how wrong you are
But I'ma be alright
Now you know that