I'm a simple man Raised up at the wood lines Young and tired Heart big as the sky They told me "can't" only means you're afraid to die My daddy taught me not to cry (Friends come and go) I asked God why, but got no replies The stars still shine so I'm satisfied I've been bruised from the inside out I've been laughed at and made to feel left out People are so cruel (But that's ok) They will take all of you Because I know my day will be soon Mama didn't raise no fool Being barefoot seems so long ago The blistering heat and dancing under thunder storms No need in friends I wore hand-me-downs and I was proud to have them At the wood lines I've killed many things And every time I've cried I've got a heart and mind They always disagree Be my strength when I grow weak But find it in your heart to forgive me My Mama taught me how to say goodbye (Loves come and go) I asked God why, but got no replies The stars still shine so I'm satisfied I've been bruised from the inside out I've been laughed at and made to feel left out (And that's ok) I've been bruised from the inside out I've been laughed at and made to feel left out But that's okay Because I know my day will be soon I'll fly up above and leave all of you I hope I'm strong enough to see this through I've got my tools Mama didn't raise no fool