Yesterday Didn't Work

Straight off the boat You left your home behind For a great escape and wonder what you'll find You've heard of freedom and of peace and opportunity But your colors don't fit So you really don't get any of it for free So who is pulling the strings now Splitting all of us up People blinded by fortune Don't see the value in us What a nice little set up To profit from all the hurt And say it's all for the best now But yesterday didn't work You barely afford to eat and keep your children safe Eighty hours a week and still you get the blame But how could a kid understand the world we battle in Don't matter if they do, 'cause they're scared to grow up Hearing what we say So who is pulling the strings now Splitting all of us up People blinded by fortune Don't see the value in us What a nice little set up To profit from all the hurt And say it's all for the best now But yesterday didn't work So who is pulling the strings now Splitting all of us up People blinded by fortune Don't see the value in us What a nice little set up To profit from all the hurt And say it's all for the best now But yesterday didn't work