She tries but she can't let go
Baby can't leave it alone
She tries but she can't let go
Baby can't leave it alone
She was just another little girl
Growing up in the city.
All alone
She didn't know much about this world
Except that she was pretty.
All alone

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She was born with an affliction
Mama just passed it on
She didn't know
And she was raised on contradiction
Chances come and gone
I hope one day she will awaken
To find a blessing at her door
And stop that mess that she's been taking
And find out what she's been living for

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I know it seems there's no way out
But ask yourself a question
Before you score
Will I raise a child that's free from doubt
Or will I be resting for ever more

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