Baby, You Survived
Baby, can’t you cry, or is she ain’t letting you?
That eyelash in your eye ain’t what’s upsetting you
Though she’s dead and out of sight
She still throws your shoes across your room at night
And she still says you’re cheap and in your sleep sets the sheets alight
So baby, don’t you cry, she ain’t worth it, and besides,
You’re too old for lullabies
So baby, don’t you sink back down that corridor
Take a breath and think what you’ve been running for
Cos she can’t help you now
All she can do is sulk around your house
And show up in your eyes when you’re surprised that you’re happy now
So be glad and proud, cos, baby, you’re allowed
And her shadow disappears when you shine a light down the years
And torch that hallway of souvenirs
So lately you and I have spoken of marrying
So it’s time to say goodbye to that bag of broken things you’re carrying
Cos this time you can’t hide
All you can do is trust her loving side
And walk on down the aisle with a smile and her voice inside
So still and quiet
Saying, “Baby, you survived”