[Verse 1]

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

[Chorus]

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

[Verse 2]

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

[Chorus]

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