Close Your Eyes Revised

You don't need to lie to me like that Don't worry, your secret is safe with me But you're not safe with him You don't deserve to be lashed out upon And the bruises covering your body weren't drawn He doesn't deserve a girl like you And sweetheart, I know you know that too I'm sorry to say that a real parent wouldn't act like a child You shouldn't have to see him when he's drunk, out of control, and wild I hate watching these court trials like they're a game of tag What are you...his punching bag? They may say life isn't fair "But daddy please stop pulling my hair" He thinks this is what he needs to do, this is what he strives But he really needs to leave you alone and let you live your lives It's not okay for him to scream and yell And then threaten to hurt you, if you tell It must be hard to actually hate your dad But how could you not if he gets that mad? I wish you knew that this isn't how it's supposed to be You're a teenager, you should be having fun, and being free Don't they see that you're terrified to return home at night? How do they not see that this isn't right? I hope you realize that you're so strong And honestly one day, he'll realize he's so wrong Please hide when you can, try to keep your space Do everything you can to protect your beautiful face Please join with me, put down the booze Please work with me to stop child abuse.