MUSIC FOR SALE

You were handsome, suave and cool
I fell for you fast like a fool
You dove right in and didn't linger
Soon had your ring upon my finger
My husband now, whom I adored
And in my heart, I called you Lord
My dignity and pride I gave
I swore I'd love you to my grave

But I’m not your mother, not your maid
I’m not your cash cow nor your slave
It’s time you stay away from me
I’ve broken this co-dependency
Stay away from me, stay away from me

I bent and twisted every way
In hopes a word of praise you'd say
Stood on my toes, stood on my head
Massaged your feet and made your bed
I lost the weight, I grew my hair
I dyed it blonde, you didn't care
I'd catch you watching porn at night
And bite my tongue instead of fight

But I’m not your mother, not your maid
I’m not your cash cow nor your slave
It’s time you stay away from me
I’ve broken this co-dependency
Stay away from me, stay away from me

When you were broke, I'd pay your bills
When you were drunk, I'd wipe your spills
When you would curse and swear at me
With trembling smile I'd bring you tea
'Til one day you went way too far
Look at my face - I bear your scar
That fateful night I ran away
Free now at last and free I'll stay

Now I am woman, free and strong
I don’t need you to get along
Your doormat, never again to be
I've broken this co-dependency

I’m not your mother, not your maid
I’m not your cash cow nor your slave
No, you just stay away from me
I’ve broken this co-dependency
Stay away from me, stay away from me
I’ve broken this co-dependency