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
