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