Yo, we walk these streets, Passing by people everyday
We see their Smilin’ faces, If you ask how they're doing they'll say okay
Dont Judge a book by its cover, Cause the truth is inside the text
But ain’t no tellin’ what’s goin’ on, yo, Inside they could be a mess
They carry the weight of the world , it gets heavier with reget
A silent struggle, a darkened road, looking somewhere to end the stress
[BREAK)
[Piano solo]
They front all day put on the mask to keep the pain inside
Haunted by demons, in their head reminding them they are not fine
Trapped in the darkness, to scared to fight but exposing the truth would be worst
So they hide behind a mask, a prisoner playing parts that are well rehearsed
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[Deep bass, violins]
If you walked a mile in my shoes,
You would know the pain I carry with me that I choose
Not to show and if you walked a mile in my shoes
You would hold all the weight upon my shoulders that I move
All alone yeah, if you walked a mile in my shoes.
[Break]
[RECORD SCRACTHING]
Yo, we’re quick to judge, Misinterpret motives, a careless glance
We overlook their pain, thier tough facade mad dog look the silent trance
Until we’re forced to learn, the sad and bitter truth
They hide their wounds, a guarded heart, this not the life they choose
Afraid to reveal, torn apart going through life living an internal hell
We must be mindful, play a kinder part ,help to fight the battle.
If you walked a mile in my shoes,
You would know the pain I carry with me that I choose
Not to show and if you walked a mile in my shoes
You would hold all the weight upon my shoulders that I move
All alone yeah, if you walked a mile in my shoes.
[Long musical break]
[RECORD SCRACTHING]
Next time you see some stressed out
Just remember there's a lot they aren't showing you.
Remember every one have things the hide behind their smile
So try to have a better understanding and less dismissive denial
One day the person getting judged and looked over will come unglued
The person could easily be you.
Treat everyone how you would like to be treated
The world would be a better place With that attitude.
If you walked a mile in my shoes,
You would know the pain I carry with me that I choose
Not to show and if you walked a mile in my shoes
You would hold all the weight upon my shoulders that I move
All alone yeah, if you walked a mile in my shoes.
if you walked a mile in my shoes
In my shoes