Cold Sword -

When I was a girl

I did my best to hide

We all had to run for cover

From my father and his drunken pride

He’d leave us alone

But never for too long

He’d beat up on my mother

And tell us he’d be the only one

How could I learn, learn to love

From somebody so abusive?

I pulled back and went away

To nurse my heart’s bruises

Today I got the news

That his heart gave out

I know I’ll never have another

But what father darkens his own house?

Well, I heard what they say

That family’s not for choosing

Is closure real?

Will I find peace?

Or is it just an illusion?

All I know is it’s on me

Is there no chance for any grief?

We can’t decide who lives or dies

No, you can’t decide

It’s a cold cold sword

It’s a closing door

And what should have been with time on my side

It’s a bright red sound

And try as I might to shut it all out

Now I see this life is all mine

He always let me know

How I let him down

It’s so painful to remember

But it’s all the same 'cause he’s not around

Well, I heard what they say

That family’s not for choosing

Is closure real?

Should I find peace?

Or is it just an illusion?

All I know is it’s on me

Is there no chance for any grief?

We can’t decide who lives or dies

No, you can’t decide

It’s a cold cold sword

It’s a closing door

And what should have been with time on my side

It’s a bright red sound

And try as I might to shut it all out

Now I see this life is all mine

It’s a cold cold sword

It’s a closing door

And what should have been with time on my side

It’s a bright red sound

And try as I might to shut it all out

Now I see this life is all mine