Send Me A Prayer

~for my sis

I saw your picture today
Your eyes said that things weren't ok
Called mom and told her my fears
She said that you hadn't had much to say
She said that I should try calling more
Maybe we could open a new door
I tried but with no response
She told me you were just one prayer away

Somebody send me a prayer
I need my angel
Somebody tell me you care
I need her song
Somebody send me a prayer
Didn't know how much I'd miss her
Just know I'm crying cus she's not here
Somebody send me a prayer

Carousel

The carousel never stops turning
Makes you wonder if you’re really learning
Took so long to get on
Now you can’t get gone
Because the carousel never stops turning

When I was young thought I knew everything
Didn’t wanna see that all things change
Wanted to grow up
Do all the grown up stuff
And just jump on that carousel

The first time I rode it seemed amazing
But with that ride comes something a little bit crazy
School, cars, and men
Money to spend
All because I stepped on that carousel

I’m doing good
Although confused
I’m feeling good
Although sometimes used
I’m talking good
Although I’m sad sometimes
I’m walking good
Because I have to survive

The carousel never stops turning

Baby If I Go

~Written for a guy that was cheated on

Baby if I go
I won’t have to hurt no more
Baby if I stay
You can hurt me again that way
Baby I’m a fool
To think that this love will last
Baby you’re so cruel
Makin’ a man break down this bad
So I try and I beg to let you go
But my heart and my head just struggle
So I dig deep in my heart to find what’s lost
And wonder if I’m willing to pay the cost
I’ve always said “Fool me once, shame on you”
“Fool me twice, shame on me”
I’d never let a woman break me down
With cheating plans that I have found
I never once lied to you
But you stared at me and played so cool
How do I know that things will change
When you continue to play these games
I want you to know that I love you so
But a little lie continues to grow
I wanna stay so bad, but my heart is aching
I wanna leave so bad there’s no mistaking
Apologies don’t heal a broken heart
Maybe it’ll take some time apart
You’ve hurt me and I want to let it go
But something in my heart says I need this no more

Now That I'm Free

We had a fight not like any other
You made me cry and I don't need the bother
You came around with those sad eyes
But all I could say was goodbye
I just want you to know…

Now that I'm free
I only wish I didn't have to be
Now that I'm free
I only hope that you'll be here with me
Now that I'm free
You'll never know how much it hurts inside
Now that I'm free
I know the only one to blame is me

We pass each day and play like we don't know
There once was love but it don't even show
I hope that you can forget pain
And I will take away all the rain

I just want you to know…

Now that I'm free
You've got me wanting to be
Back with you
In your heart, in your soul, in your body
You make me whole
Now that I'm free

Now that I'm free your free
That's what's hurting me.