Oh Charlie

Oh Charlie he wants for some trouble
He thinks it’ll make me a man
But the bruises I hide feel different inside
And leave me frightened and sad

I’m on my last legs in the last chance saloon
Feel the fear well up - no place to go

The shouting leaves me so cold

I’m so off the pace

I can feel his breath as he yells

Two inches from my face

A slap round the back of my head

and a smart little punch to the ear

He’s drummed into me I’m weak

And no-one going to come to my help

Sometimes I’m too frightened to cry

And sometimes too frightened to breathe

I hate him so much but his doubts have cut deep

I am losing my will to live

I’m ugly and boring and stupid

And embarrassing when I’m around

I’ll sit on the floor and cry to myself

But I’d rather be six under ground

I’m not talking to you today

I haven’t got anything to say

He’s always here and scares me I fear
I won’t ever be able to leave