Baby, You Survived

Baby, can't you cry? Or is she ain't letting you?

That eyelash in your eye, ain't what's upsetting you

Though she's dead and out of sight,

She still throws your shoes across your room at night

And she still says you're cheap,

And in your sleep sets your sheets alight

So baby, don't you cry, she ain't worth it,

And besides, you're too old for lullabies

So baby, don't you sink back down that corridor

Take a breath and think what you've been running for

'Cause she can't help you now

All she can do is sulk around your house

And show up in your eyes when you're surprised that you're happy now

So be glad and proud, 'cause baby, you're allowed

And her shadow disappears when you shine a light down the years

And torch that hallway of souvenirs

So lately you and I have spoken of marrying

So it's time to say goodbye,

To that bag of broken things you're carrying

'Cause this time you can't hide

All you can do is trust her loving side

And walk on down the aisle with a smile

And her voice inside so still and quiet,

Saying, "Baby, you survived"