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I was raised to believe in everyone's humanity
I was raised to believe in the power of mercy
I believe in the kindness of neighbors and friends
And that good will prevail in the end

He works at the factory, an ordinary guy
Taking care of his family, just trying to get by
Never caused a problem, been living here for years
A van pulls up and men with guns just make him disappear

He's not a criminal
Tell me what did he do
Why condemn him
He's just a person like you

She came here as a child, grew up with a dream
Wants to be a doctor someday
Steps out of the classroom, the men are waiting there
They put her in handcuffs and take her a way

But she's not a criminal
For holding on to faith
In America
Where she thought she was safe

Down at the courthouse, they wait their turn
To follow the rules, the laws that they learned
But it was all for nothing, the judge says your dismissed
Outside they're rounded up because they're on a list

They're not criminals
And their lives are torn apart
A little compassion
Can you find it in your heart
They are not criminals
Tell me what would you do
This happened to them
It can happen to you

I was raised to believe in everyone's humanity
I was raised to believe in the power of mercy