Inspired by: Blink-182 – Go
https://youtu.be/YS1FvpS8tL8?si=ffTn33M7DeFRxbgQ
you say you won’t leave
because it’s love
but that ain’t love
I think it’s fucked
he treats you like a piece of crap
gave him all your cash
for he could go out drinking with friends
when you speak up he gets violent
hitting the walls, and sometimes your flesh
I can’t do anything because I’m just a kid
you should go
we can go
pack your things up and let’s go
stop avoiding the subject
don’t look away
no more one day motel stays
don’t run back into his arms
grab your purse
we can just go
what more heartache do you want to see?
sister’s in the next room crying
brother’s never home because he’s given up
but we’re so close it breaks my heart
remember when you used to be so strong?
now you’re always lying to the cops
seeing him out with other girls
he says they’re just friends
but we both know what the truth is
you should go
we can go
pack your things up and let’s go
stop avoiding the subject
don’t look away
no more one day motel stays
don’t run back into his arms
grab your purse
we can just go
dinner is filled with awkward silence
you’re always pretending we’re a family
he sees me as a threat
so he picks on me worse than the bullies
says I need to start manning up
but I’m just a kid who wants to be a kid
I’m smart enough to see that’s not the case
I just wish this nightmare would end
going into the bedside nightstand
think I found a solution
Powerful
Thanks for the read. Much appreciated.
Holy Damn, Nick. That’s good.
(Take the ‘e’ off your ‘grab’)
I love the refrain. It emphasizes urgency. I like the conversational tone, the second person narrative… the pleading.
This is a gut-wrenching piece, and I can feel it to the core.
Really well done!
Thanks for the read. Abuse is something that doesn’t get enough notice. I know I grew up around it as well as many friends and family. I think it’s always good to put a light on that issue.
Powerfully penned, Nick. Can feel the emotion in your words, great write my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thank you, friend. The read is very much appreciated.