I'm Trying

Four year old at play, shot and killed today

Never even had a chance

Seventeen and high, threw away his life

Has a gun to feel like he's a manCan't have it any other wayLaying in the street, asking for a drink

Doesn't have a place to live

Pregnant at thirteen, still can hear the screams

Something that she never will forgetCan't have it any other wayI'm trying to open my mind

So you can keep your faith

As I'll just walk away

There's no reason for me to stayCan't have it any other way

Can't have it any other wayI'm trying to open my mind

I'm trying to open my mind, my mind

And I'm trying to make up my mind