Trail Of Tears
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics

Too many broken promises
There have been far too many occasions where promises have been made but not kept by the other party which has resulted in disappointment and hurt.

Too many Trail of Tears
Throughout history, there have been too many cases of Native Americans being forcibly removed from their tribal land, which has a tragic history of bloodshed and tears also known as Trail of Tears.

Too many times you were left cold
The person in question was left feeling cold and abandoned too many times.

For oh so many years
This has been an ongoing issue for an extended period of time with no resolution in sight.

Too many times you walked away
The person had no choice but to leave the situation behind many times to avoid further emotional damage and harm.

And was made to feel ashamed
Leaving was often met with such judgment and criticism that the person began to feel like they had done something wrong or shameful.

And though you only tried to give
Despite the difficult circumstances, they continued to give and help, even though it wasn't reciprocated.

You were often blamed
Instead of being thanked for their efforts, they were often held responsible for the problems that arose and blamed for everything.

How can this world be so dark
The world can be full of cruelty and unfairness, so much so that it feels like there is no hope for it ever to improve.

So unfair and so untrue
The events that have transpired are unjust and do not reflect the kind of world that we want to live in.

How did the cards of life
The cards of life refer to the events that cannot be controlled and occur without any rhyme or reason.

Fold right on top of you
These events landed on the person in question, causing them to bear the weight of the consequences and face the hardships they’ve faced.

God in Heaven, hear my prayer
The song suddenly takes a religious tone, where the singer’s hope lies in divine intervention and help from God.

If you are still above
The singer acknowledges the existence of God and his infinite reach of power above all things.

Send the children hopes and dreams
Instead of giving up on this world, the singer still has faith that God will fulfill the hopes and dreams of future generations.

And lots and lots of love
One of the key elements that the world needs in order to become a more fair and just place is love, which is the driving force behind joy and understanding.

For this I only ask of you
The singer is asking God to fulfill this one request, only one amid the many hardships the person in question has faced.

To conquer all their fears
The singer’s request, for God to deliver hope and love, is simply a way to overcome fear and uncertainty and ensure future generations can live better, more fulfilling lives.

And let them soar like eagles
By overcoming fear, uncertainty, and despair, the next generation will be able to soar high and live prosperous lives without fear hindering them.

Across the Trail of Tears
The trail of tears represents the trials and tribulations of the past, which the future generations have to surpass and move beyond in order to build a brighter future.