Hopeful
Michael Manring Lyrics

Please help me God, I feel so alone
I feel isolated and desperate, and I am reaching out to God for help.

I'm just a kid, I can't take it on my own
I am a child, and I need support and guidance to navigate through life's difficulties.

I've cried so many tears, Yeah, writing this song
I have been moved to tears by my life experiences, and those emotions are reflected in my music.

Trying to fit in, where do I belong?
I am struggling to find my place in the world and to be accepted by others.

I wake up every day, don't wanna leave my home
I feel so anxious and insecure that I don't want to face the challenges of the day.

My mamma's askin' me why I'm always alone
My mother is concerned about my social isolation and wants to know why I don't have friends.

Too scared to say, too scared to holler
I am afraid to speak up and voice my concerns, as I fear negative consequences and reprisals.

I'm walking to school with sweat around my collar
I am so anxious and stressed that I am physically sweating on my way to school.

I'm just a kid, I don't want no stress
I am young and naive, and I don't want to be burdened with adult-sized stress and responsibilities.

My nerves are bad, my life's a mess
My anxiety is overwhelming, and my life is chaotic and disorganized.

The names you call me, they hurt real bad
The verbal abuse and bullying that I experience are deeply hurtful and damaging to my self-esteem.

I want to tell my Mom but She's havin' trouble with my Dad
I feel like I can't burden my mother with my problems, as she is already dealing with her own struggles at home.

I feel so trapped, there's nowhere to turn
I feel like I have no options and no escape from my difficult situation.

Come to school, don't wanna fight I wanna learn
I want to focus on my education and bettering myself, rather than getting caught up in petty fights and conflicts with my peers.

So please mister Bully, tell me what I've done
I am bewildered and confused by the bully's targeting of me, and I want to understand what I have done to warrant such mistreatment.

Why do you trip at the color of my skin?
I am the victim of racial discrimination and prejudice, which is entirely unjustified and hurtful.

And whether I'm fat or whether I'm thin
I am being mocked and ridiculed for my physical appearance, which is completely out of my control and unfair.

You call me a loser, you call me a fool
I am subjected to constant verbal abuse and name-calling, which is aimed at belittling and demeaning me.

I ain't got a choice I gotta go to school
Despite all the hardships and obstacles, I am committed to attending school and getting an education.

I wish I had an angel to stick by my side
I long for someone to offer me unconditional support and companionship during my struggles.

I'm shaking with fear, I'm so scared inside
My fear and anxiety are overwhelming and crippling, and I struggle to maintain composure.

Doesn't really matter if I ain't got the looks
I recognize that I am more than just my appearance, and that true worth and value are not defined by one's looks.

Why do you always hurt me and destroy my books?
The bully's attacks are not only verbal but also physical, as they vandalize and destroy my property.

I give you all my money every single day
I am extorted and forced to give up my resources and possessions to appease the bully.

I didn't ask to be born but now I have to pay
I feel resentful and angry that I am forced to suffer and endure difficulties that I didn't ask for or deserve.

I ain't got no food, you take all I have
I am impoverished and struggling to meet my basic needs, and the bully takes advantage of my vulnerability.

When I give it to you, you search through my bags
The bully's behavior goes beyond simple extortion and theft, as they also invade my privacy and personal space.

I wrote this song for you to see
I am using my music as a way to express my pain and suffering, and to try to reach out to the bully and their conscience.

We could've been friends, yeah you and me
I recognize that the bully and I are both human beings with the potential for friendship and compassion, and I wish we could have a different relationship.

Mister bully, take a moment please
I am pleading with the bully to pause and reflect on the harm they are causing, and to consider the possibility of changing their behavior.

Every single day you bring me to my knees
The bully's actions are causing me immense pain and suffering, and I feel powerless and defeated by their actions.

Cause I'm hopeful, yes I am Hopeful for today
Despite everything I am going through, I still have hope for a better future and a brighter tomorrow.

Take this music and use it Let it take you away
I am sharing my music with others in the hopes that it will bring them comfort, joy, and inspiration, and help them escape from their own difficulties.

And be hopeful, hopeful And He'll make a way
I believe that there is a higher power that is watching over me and that will help me through my challenges and struggles, as long as I remain hopeful and faithful.

I know it ain't easy but that's okay
I understand that life is hard and that there are no easy solutions, but I am still determined to persevere and overcome my obstacles.

Just be hopeful
I am encouraging others who are going through their own hardships to remain hopeful and stay positive, as that is the key to overcoming adversity.

What I wear is all I have
I am so impoverished that my clothing is the only possession I have, and it is a source of shame and embarrassment for me.

We lost our home, I'm living from a bag
My family and I are homeless and we have to carry all of our possessions with us wherever we go, which is a constant reminder of our precarious situation.

Yo mister bully, help me please
In a desperate act of desperation, I am now asking the bully for their help and support, as I have no one else to turn to.

I'm flesh and blood, accept me please.
I am reminding the bully that I am a human being, just like them, and that I deserve to be treated with dignity, respect, and acceptance.