Screams Lyrics

Mmm, yeah

Just a little boy, too young to understand

But I still remember it all

They said I was too soft, cried too much

But they don't know how it feels to watch hands touch

Not in love, but in anger over and over again

A little boy trapped in a world he couldn't defend

Mama stayed quiet, wiped her tears in the dark

Said it's just how love works, but it broke my heart

He had kids on the side, girlfriends in the streets

But when he came home, it was fist, not peace

I'd cover my ears, but the screams got louder

Tried to protect her, but I had no power

Sister held me tight, said, don't look, just pray

But the bruises told the stories words couldn't say

Little boy screams, echoes in the night

Praying to a god to make it alright

Mama's tears fall, but she says stay strong

How can I believe when everything feels so wrong

I don't wanna grow up and call this love

I don't wanna be the man who breaks the trust

Little boy screams, they're stuck in my dreams

Praying for a life that's more than it seems

They said dad was a king, but he ruled with fear

Every I love you came with a cost, my dear

Mom stayed too long, said it's for the kids

But I saw her fade under everything he did

I regret I couldn't fight, couldn't stand by her side

Sister tried to shield me, but I still heard the cries

The walls were too thin, the pain was too loud

I learned too young what it meant to be bowed

I'd cover my ears, but the screams got louder

Tried to protect her, but I had no power

Sister held me tight, said, don't look, just pray

But the bruises told the stories words couldn't say

Little boy screams, echoes in the night

Praying to a god to make it alright

Mama's tears fall, but she says stay strong

How can I believe when everything feels so wrong

I don't wanna grow up and call this love

I don't wanna be the man who breaks the trust

Little boy screams, they're stuck in my dreams

Praying for a life that's more than it seems

Mama, I'm sorry I couldn't save you

Sister, I'm sorry I couldn't be brave too

Every tear you cried is carved in my soul

But I'll break the chain, I'll regain control

I won't let my hands speak louder than my words

Won't let my love echo what I've heard

I'll rewrite the story, I'll heal the pain

Little boy screams won't be in vain

Little boy screams, echoes in the night

Praying to a god to make it alright

Mama's tears fall, but she says stay strong

How can I believe when everything feels so wrong

I don't wanna grow up and call this love

I don't wanna be the man who breaks the trust

Little boy screams, they're stuck in my dreams

Praying for a life that's more than it seems

I'll carry the pain, but I'll make it right

Little boy screams, no more tonight

I'll turn the tears into strength, you'll see

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