Lest It Upset You

Inspired by the beautiful and hugely talented Clare Bowen's character Scarlett from the hit musical show Nashville. Her character's childhood reminded me of my family situation. Childhood shouldn't be something we survive. This is a country pop ballad. Be moved and be gentle with each other. Lest it upset you By Michelle Morris 21/01/2023 I tried so hard to lay low I tried to be quiet and still Kept up the perfect pose Never making a wrong move Lest it upset you Yes, it would upset you The emotions would get through Hurtful words and deeds and moods I was invisible for years The perfect camouflage Hiding all my tears Hiding all my fears No time to be a child No time to speak out loud Keep looking at the floor No eye contact, that's for sure Lest it upset you Yes, it would upset you The emotions would get through Hurtful words and deeds and moods You sent me far away So you could have a life Any time that I'd be back You'd scream about your plight No space to call my own In the family home You needed to delete me You felt the need to compete with me Lest it upset you Yes, it would upset you The emotions would get through Hurtful words and deeds and moods Roses were my favourite as a child Sweet reminders of nature's heart I tried to focus on my love for you But your cruel words broke my heart in two And still there was you Reminding me I wasn't good enough And still there was you No time to be a child when you had things to do Lest it upset you Yes, it would upset you The emotions would get through Hurtful words and deeds and moods Childhood shouldn't be something you survive Love is something that shouldn't need pain and anguish Trust is always a two way street No need to kill hope and faith and self-esteem I wish you'd been gentle and kind I wish I was the one you loved I hold on to my pretend childhood And wish I could rewrite the past Lest it upset you Yes, it would upset you The emotions would get through Hurtful words and deeds and moods © Michelle Morris, 2023