A child beaten to death because he didn't fit
Into their mold of what's right and wrong
Ostracized because he chose to live free of lies
Ignorance took his life
Left out in the cold to die
And we wonder why
People hide themselves away
From a world that doesn't understand
This world doesn't understand
Poisoned minds
Judged him when he stepped out from behind
The safety of the closet door
Evil eyes
Lynched him a thousand times before he died
Fear wrapped the noose around his neck
When will we see that true love holds validity
No matter who's involved?
The hatred we project
Toward those who may be different
Must meet an end
Left out in the cold to die
And we wonder why
People hide themselves away
From a world that doesn't understand
This world doesn't understand
What can we say for ourselves
When we stand by with idle minds
And let hatred run it's course?