They

They took away my hope,

Then took away my light.

They took from me my will to live

And took my will to fight.

They told me I was stupid,

And told me I was wrong.

They told me lies to keep me down

And told me hope was gone.

They sent me far away,

Even sent me to the sea.

They sent me to be all alone-

Yet sent me to be free.

They don't know I have hope,

And don't know I have friends.

They don't know I can smile now,

And don't know sadness met its end.