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, child, our daughter, sit while we talk awhile, you've done no misdeed, still, they'll put your life on trial, born like your family, far from any state of grace, you're as perfect as the wind and sky, but they'll treat you like you're out of place, this world is cold, the power's with those who would judge and control, but we have a chance to make it right, this is what you'll do: show them how you smile!, it's only for a while, take what you need!, leave them to bleed!, let them know bitter, while your revenge is sweet!, keep the secret, pretending you're just like them, live there like a princess, in the kingdom of selfish men, play their game, now, do what it takes to win, steal it back, all they keep from you, they refuse to look beyond your skin, and as you grow, you'll gain from their knowledge, but your heart will know, when the time is right to end the lie, when the charade is through, show them how you smile!, it's only for a while, take what you need!, leave them to bleed!, let them know bitter, while your revenge is sweet!, you might think that, maybe, they're changing, you pray that their hatred is waning, that's when it hurts most to find, the story unfolds, and the cruelties, exposed, you'll be glad you're not their kind, show them how you smile!, it's only for a while, take what you need!, leave them to bleed!, let them know bitter, while your revenge is sweet!