Strong Girl

Gazing out the windows of the bus

Watching Maryland pass by

There was sky, and where there wasn't

There was the thought of us

Maryland passed, and so did I

Soft like wax, sharp as an axe

Both can't be true in my world

New indentations cover my back

Goddamn it, I'm at least somebody's strong girl

Mm, aren't I?

You surprised me on the road, I didn't catch

Your distinct footfalls up the stage

I'll admit that made the tour less of a drag

And like a child, or a fool, I hoped you'd stay

Revolving doors spit me out onto the street

Sling my bags over my shoulder and cry

Press my belly, pull the tab and just maybe

I'll flash my teeth, the ache's the best index for drive

In my mother's words

"Just drag your heels and don't you draw a line, be strong, girl"

Strong girl

It's to the death, or less than nothing

I'm a pendulum, I don't know where I'll land

I just know that I can swing it, I'll always swing it

Cause Goddamn it, fuck if I'm not everybody's strong girl, mm

Ooh, strong girl

Who am I if I can't be everybody's strong girl?

Strong girl

Aren't I?