It's Out Of My Hands

When I see a young girl, all in tears, face a mess
I have to ask if this is good for her
There are rules I must follow, so little I can do
If I see the situation has turned dire

I want to keep the two of you together
But sometimes it's better if I don't
If she's neglected or living in squalor
I have to do what's right, that's right

It's out of my hands if you can't keep her healthy
It's out of my hands if you can't keep her safe
I'll give you a chance to show me I'm wrong
But she has to be cared for, or
It's out of my hands

I've got a job, she'll be safe
We'll be fine, we'll get a place
I need a few more days and then you'll see
She is loved, she'll be fed
Have a warm, cozy bed
There's nothing I won't do for her, you'll see

I want to keep the two of you together
But sometimes it's better if I don't
From what I've seen she may be in some danger
And I can't let that go on no matter what

It's out of my hands, if she's disheveled and dirty
It's out of my hands, if she's frightened or sick
I have to do what's in her best interest,
And if she's not cared for well
It's out of my hands

Please, I can take care of her. She means everything to me.

You've got until tomorrow to convince me
Meet me at my office right at ten
Prove to me she's better off here with you
Or I won't have a choice, I won't pretend

It's out of my hands, if you can't support her
It's out of my hands, if you can't keep her in school
You have to show you can give her what she needs
And if you can't do that, well
It's out of my hands

I promise I'll be on time tomorrow
It's out of my hands
I won't let you take her from me
It's out of my hands
I'll prove that I am a good mother
You'd better, or you know how this story ends
It's out of my hands