Woodline - Eldest 11

I’m a simple man

Raised up at the wood lines

Young and tired

Heart big as the sky

They told me «can't» only means you’re afraid to die

My daddy taught me not to cry

(friends come and go.)

I asked God why, but got no replies

The stars still shine so I’m satisfied

I’ve been bruised from the inside out

I’ve been laughed at and made to feel left out

People are so cruel.

(But that’s ok)

They will take all of you

Because I know my day will be soon

Mama didn’t raise no fool

Being barefoot seems so long ago

The blistering heat and dancing under thunder storms

No need in friends!

I wore hand-me-downs and I was proud to have them

At the wood lines I’ve killed many things

And every time I’ve cried

I’ve got a heart and mind.

They always disagree

Be my strength when I grow weak

But find it in your heart to forgive me!

My Mama taught me how to say goodbye

(loves come and go.)

I asked God why, but got no replies

The stars still shine so I’m satisfied

I’ve been bruised from the inside out

I’ve been laughed at and made to feel left out

(and that’s ok)

I’ve been bruised from the inside out

I’ve been laughed at and made to feel left out

But that’s okay

Because I know my day will be soon

I’ll fly up above and leave all of you

I hope I’m strong enough to see this through

I’ve got my tools

My Mama didn’t raise no fool