Looking through these bars and wondering why I'm here Accused of a crime I did not commit, the police made nothing clear Stripped of my rights by the words of another Locked in a cell with my victimized brothers In this country, the land of the free I'm an innocent man arrested, guilty I stand accused, innocent of the crime Not yet been sentenced but I'm already doing time Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound Surrounded by convicted felons, locked down in this cell What did I ever do to earn this living hell? Busted by cops in need of a collar Eating donuts four-to-twelve to earn their dollar In this country, the land of the free I am an innocent man arrested, guilty! The criminal justice system plagued with dishonesty They should judge themselves instead of crucifying me Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound A pussy power trip to throw me in the joint I feel sorry for you because you're missing the point You picked the wrong motherfucker and followed it through Let the hammer of injustice fall on you "You have the right to remain silent" Was the bullshit that he said "Put your hands where I can see 'em Make one move and you're dead" Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound To fill a quota and treat my life Like a number or a statistic Make once-innocent youth outraged Angry and ballistic Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound Mistaken identity, handcuffed face down Mistaken identity, my freedom gagged and bound