the state of Massachusetts

She had excuses and she chose to use them
She was the victim of unspeakable abuses
Her husband was violent, malicious and distant
Her kids now belong to the state of Massachusetts
Theyve been taken away
Theyve been taken away
[chorus:]
Billy was a bright one, Tommys off his head
Mother loved them both the same, at least thats what she said
I dont predict the future , I dont care about the past
Send them both to DSS, now youve had your chance
The poison stole your babies
The judges took your rights
You can have your children -- or the night
I suppose youve been a victim
I suspect you may have lied
Youve lost all ambition wont you give this thing a try
If you cant and you fail you wont be the only loser
These kids dont stand a chance with you in their future
Theyve been taken away
Theyve been taken away
[chorus 1x]
The poison stole your babies
The judges took your rights
You can have your children -- or the night