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G. Edward McBride - Ragged Shoes

from Round 11, Week 2 by Monday Morning 3AM Music Club

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I was beaching it all week so this was a rush job on the production but I did take the time to work on the lyrics throughout the week. One thing that really gets under my skin is when I witness a neglected child. I personally fear for their chances to make a positive life for themselves. When I see parents that are not worth more than the fecal matter they produce neglect their children, it sets me on fire. Many times the kids are "the dirty kid" or "the weird kid" at school and wind up being bullied. I have witnessed many kids turn out to be troubled souls due to no roots instilled from their parents. This song just paints a picture of the journey one of these kids may have and feeling like there is no hope for them to get out of their crap situation as they grow up.

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There's roaches in the corner
The meat rots on the shelf
Little brothers all around me
Trying to please themselves
Well Mama's in the back room
Drowning in her tears
Daddy's been gone since I was born
Lost in all the years

I know I'm young and all I've got are ragged shoes on my feet
And this blank stare on my face is something that drives me to the street
I've tried so hard and prayed so long for a savior to come my way
I guess I'll wear this blank stare on my face just one more day

The kids at school can be so cruel
They sit on their golden thrones
Spitting out poison poetry
That eats down to the bone
Well they cheat they lie and they steal
From their parents foolish pride
Cast the first stone mother fuckers
Conscience move aside

I know I'm young and all I've got are ragged shoes on my feet
And this blank stare on my face is something that drives me to the street
I've tried so hard and prayed so long for a savior to come my way
I guess I'll wear this blank stare on my face just one more day

I can't wait to get out of this place
Away from the wicked man
Since Adam and the apple
Part of the devil's plan
I built my walls from steel
Cast the pain into the fire
Waiting for the judgement day
And conviction of the liars

I know I'm young and all I've got are ragged shoes on my feet
And this blank stare on my face is something that drives me to the street
I've tried so hard and prayed so long for a savior to come my way
I guess I'll wear this blank stare on my face just one more day

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from Round 11, Week 2, released June 27, 2016

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