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Don't Look At Me Like That


Don't look at me like that, All side-ways and hateful. You don't know me or my life story, Only what is written on a website or posted in the paper. Don't look at me like that, Full of scorn and disgust. Walk a mile in my shoes and then we'll talk. I've been to jail and I've been to prison, But I've paid my dues and I did my time I even did a little extra if it matters to you! I'm trying to move on. I'm trying to make something of my life, Instead of sitting on my butt feeling sorry for myself. I have dreams and ambitions, I've even got mad skills in the kitchen. You aren't willing to give me a chance, You aren't willing to let me show you I've changed. But that's alright, I understand, But in the same respect All I ask is that you.... Don't look at me like that!
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