ToT

The trail of tears, R.I.P to everyone that died there
Imagine being a little boy/girl in that time? I did..

Why are we leaving daddy?
On this dirt road
Im so tired
Cant we go home?
1,200 miles to walk
Thats too far for us to roam

Why are we leaving daddy?
The president doesnt like us so
But this really isnt the way to go
Why is he doing this?
Being so unfair
And why does it seem that none of us care?
He cant do this daddy
Were supposed to be free
How can he do this without consulting me?

Why are we leaving daddy?
Im so very hungry
Can I have some bread or maybe some berries?
Im looking back at my brother
Hes hungry too
These a limited amount of food
What do we do?

Why are we leaving daddy?
I cant help but look around
A lot of us lying on the ground
We just cant take it anymore
A third of us died
Dont you see?
Why couldnt he let us stay there and let us be?

Why are we leaving daddy?
Its getting so cold
Im looking around for someone to hold
My brother is here
I love him oh, so dear
But it looks like hes cold too
Theres no warmth
How will we survive?
This is like trying to go in 2 foot deep water with a nose dive

Why are we leaving daddy?
My lungs are burning
My legs are throbbing
Dont they want to take a break?
Why arent we stopping?
My chest hurts
My head hurts

Why are we leaving daddy?
Are we almost there?
I see someone with bread
Do they want to share?

Why are we leaving daddy?
Do you see the tears in my eyes?
Every time I look around, someone else dies

I can feel my eyes start to close
And my body is starting to shake
Im going to make it daddy
Whatever it takes
I know this is happening, Im going to die
But daddy, I just want to tell you goodbye.