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Stole Lyrics

by Kelly Rowland

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Stole Lyrics

He was always such a nice boy The quiet one with good intentions He was down with his brother, respectful to his mother A good boy But good don't get attention One kid with the promise The brightest kid in school, he's not a fool Reading books bout science and smart stuff It's not enough, no 'Cause smart don't make you cool Well he's not invisible anymore With his father's nine and a broken fuse Since he walked through that classroom door He's all over prime time news Mary's got the same size hands as Marilyn Monroe She put her fingers in the imprints At Mann's Chinese Theatre Show She could've been a movie star Never got the chance to go that far Her life was stole Oh Oh, now we'll never know They were crying to the camera Said he never fitted in, he wasn't welcome He'd show up to the parties we was hanging in Some guys were putting him down, bullin' him 'round Now I wish I would have talked to him Gave him the time of day, not turn away If I would've then it wouldn't maybe go this far He'd might'a stayed at home playing angry chords on his guitar He's not invisible anymore With his baggy pants and his legs in chains Since he walked through that classroom door Everybody knows his name Mary's got the same size hands as Marilyn Monroe She put her fingers in the imprints At Mann's Chinese Theatre Show She could've been a movie star Never got the chance to go that far Her life was stole Oh Oh, now we'll never know Greg was always getting net from 20 feet away He had a tryout with the Sixahs couldn't wait for Saturday Now we're never gonna see him slam Flyin' as high as Kobe can His life was stole Oh! Oh! Now we'll never know Ya their lives were stole Now we'll never know We were here, all together yesterday?

Meaning of Stole

“Stole” is a poignant reflection on missed opportunities and the tragic consequences of indifference. Kelly Rowland’s voice carries a deep sorrow as she recounts the story of Greg, a bright, talented boy overlooked by his peers, and Mary, a gifted aspiring actress whose potential was tragically squandered. The song explores how societal pressures – bullying, lack of acceptance, and simply not seeing someone's worth – can lead to a life unfulfilled and ultimately “stolen.” Rowland expresses immense regret, wishing she had offered Greg or Mary a moment of kindness or recognition, acknowledging that a simple gesture could have altered their fates. It’s a powerful lament for the lost potential of individuals dismissed by others, highlighting the devastating impact of apathy and urging listeners to value every person's unique story.

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