One Less Thorn On This Rose

Daddy why’d you hand me down what’s in your veins I’ve changed my name and my address but can’t escape What you gave me’s out of sight, but never out of mind Your little girls been crawling for some time This storm that lies ahead is a strong one It’s a battle for my very soul My life’s been on the rocks and the end is getting close I’m just hoping I have the strength to let it go One less thorn on this rose would do me good One less thorn on the rose from my childhood Every light casts a shadow Im in the darkness I never chose I’m praying for one less thorn upon this rose I guess I got it honest I won’t lie It was on both of my granddaddy’s sides I’ve seen both of our struggles Now I’m living out the fight I love you but I’m not ready to reunite This storm that lies ahead is a strong one It’s a battle for my very soul My life’s been on the rocks and the end is getting close I’m just hoping I have the strength to finally let it go One less thorn on this rose would do me good One less thorn on the rose from my childhood Every light casts a shadow I’m in the darkness I never chose I’m praying for one less thorn upon this rose I came here today for advice But I’ll leave your graveside never knowing why Silence speaks the loudest when you walk a lonely road You left me with a thorn but I’ll always be your rose One less thorn on this rose would do me good One less thorn on the rose from my childhood Every light casts a shadow Im in darkness I never chose I’m praying for one less thorn upon this rose I’m praying for one less thorn upon this rose