I was only seventeen when my luck ran out
I didn't know where to turn, I was so in doubt
I had to find someone to hold, and I met my man
I loved him but I hated him too, his habit's so out of hand
I said, hey, can't you see what you're doing to me?
I gave you my heart, but you can set me free
Because I'm not in the mood to be apologized to
There's more to this life than your d** and your booze
He said, please don't cry
Wipe those tears from your eyes
I will survive
I will see you through
He promised me he'd change
And then one day, a baby came
For the past nine months or so, I ain't feeling so sweet
They told me I had to behave myself, so I'd be healthy
I thought I did everything right, now everything's gone wrong
Our baby's got a broken heart, he ain't feeling so strong
My God, what did I do to deserve this from you
I don't think I've ever been so confused
I still feel the pain, even after the bruise
What should I do, tell me what should I do
He said, mama, don't cry
Wipe those tears from your eyes
I will survive
I will see my life through
Please understand
It was not in your hands
You do the best that you can
And I know your love is true
I'm not surprised that I feel so old
Sometimes existence can be so cold
I'll find the strength just to carry on
Am I destined to pay for my every mistake?
Will somebody tell me for how long?
Please understand
It was not in your hands
You do the best that you can
And I know your love is true
Please, don't cry
Wipe those tears from your eyes
I will survive
I will see you through