The Boyz At Tryon

I think if I show them the goodness in my heart
They might feel that they can make a brand new start
The other staff there tell me no
They say it's a mistake to let it show
You cannot let yourself be fooled
Your feelings must be overruled
Because you care you show them kindness
Which they only mistake for a weakness

Ask the boyz at Tryon if they think so
I don't believe they've ever had the chance to really know
When they had no real life at home
When hate walks every street they roam
When pops leaves moms to raise their son
When it's dinner time but in the cupboards there is none
When the kids begin to cry she knows the answer all too well
When there's only one thing she has left that she can sell

When they're asleep I wish I could see all of their dreams
Are they really that bad or is it just the way it seems?
Is there hope in their minds to find a better way?
Is there love in their hearts or is it just a word to say?
Is there a future for them when they leave the gate?
Is there anyone who can save them from their fate?
Is there a ship of broken dreams just waiting to set sail?
Is it true their boat is on a course that only leads to jail?

Well the boyz at Tryon, they don't think so
They want to leave, they want to find a better place to go
I hope they find a better way of life
I hope they learn how to truly love a wife
I hope they grow into who they potentially can be
I hope they understand that pride is not they key
I hope they overcome the hatred standing in their way
I hope they know the future doesn't end today