My Child - Maya Isacowitz

My mama told me I should beware:

«I'll tell you a story about mean

people, who take use of innocent girls

don’t mean to scare you, but be careful»

«Maybe think twice before you walk alone,

call somebody to take you home»

«Look over your shoulder when you go that way,

this world might take you to a bad bad place»

Remember you told me things your mama said?

She never gave you enough affection

Let you run around, she didn’t know you’re bound to feel alone

And such neglection

You may feel the need to fix the past through me

And show over lovingness

Fear you feed me pushes me further

A world full of bad I can’t take much longer

«Hold tight, you’ll see I’m right

I don’t tell you nothing just to mess with your mind»

«Don't be cold and act like you know

Some things my child, make us all feel small»

Remember you told me I should watch out?

«You see not all will have good intentions…»

«So keep your eyes stretched, and sharp your senses»

«I'm terrified that you’ll lose direction»

«Hold tight, you’ll see I’m right

I don’t tell you nothing just to mess with your mind»

«Don't be cold and act like you know

Some things my child, make us all feel small»

Take this mark back to where it came from

Leave me out, this is not mine

To carry with me through my life

Hope these scars can heal with time

«Hold tight, you’ll see I’m right

I don’t tell you nothing just to mess with your mind»

«Don't be cold and act like you know

Some things my child, make us all feel small»

But I’ll hold tight, and hope I’m right

I’ll see the good when I lose my sight

I’ll play right, and follow my light

I’ll scream what I need with my silent sound.