Tryna Hold Me Down

I ask why? Is the system a joke?
I try so hard, yet I still am broke,
Work all day, can’t get ahead,
Wish I could be happy, but the bills say ‘Break Bread’,
Two steps forward, just to take two back,
Why should I give a hoot, this tryin crap is whack,
I give it my best, all week long,
Sounds like all I do, is sing the same song,
I need strength, and someone to say,
You can do this, just have faith and pray,
Belief in the man above, this here is true,
But why this hard struggle, I just want my due,
I have a family, that I do support,
They are my rock, not to contort,
Destined to break through, my day sure to come,
Dreams will be fulfilled, I will have won,
A perfect little spot, I must confess,
A place of happiness, a part of success.