A 4-year old at play Shot and killed today Never even had a chance 17 and high Threw away his life Has a gun to feel like he's a man Can't have it any other way, no Laying in the street Askin' for a drink Doesn't have a place to live Pregnant at 13 Still can hear the screams Something that she never will forget Can't have it any other way, no I'm trying, to open my mind So you can keep your faith, 'Cause I'll just walk away No reason for me to stay I'm trying to open my mind I'm trying to make up my mind