My dearest daughter I know it hurts
When he comes home late and bangs at the door
You mustn’t fear what he will do
Because you are the strongest soldier
In this war of life

I can hear the way you cry at night
My tears fled from my eyes the same way
When the nightmare ended and I could sleep
To prepare for another day at the front

I can see the blood and bruises
That escapes from your small fragile body
I know it hurts when he hits and kicks
I was once the victim of his lustful hate and anger



Get into bed my daughter
He’s almost home
He nursed a bottle of gin all night long
Enraged and drunk, a terror to us all
But don’t worry dear daughter
Just crawl inside the wall

Lift the vent so he can’t see
That you’re here tonight
And not yet asleep
Don’t worry my love he can’t get you then
I wish I had known these hiding spots
When daddy came home past ten

He is here my sweet child
Don’t make a sound
He’s angry and loud and ready to pound
I remember the nights when he was out of control
And no one listened to the screams that escaped my mouth

My little one do you know why I’m not there?
Daddy hurt me the same way he hurts you
It’s a sad story
But no one seems to care
Hush my dearest he’s found you now
Run and scream to draw a crowd

I’m sorry my dear that no one cares
When you call for help with no response
Don’t be afraid my sweetheart
There’s no need to cry
Because you are in my arms tonight