We were girls together
That must not seem like much
It went quick as a kiss
At times I feel we was rushed
Out of our skirts
Into their clutch
Before we were given our fist
We were told of our touch
Cold hands
Firm stance
Lofty demands
Of the weight of a woman
Did we walk fore we ran?
swallowing sours we had yet understand
Fighting on black tops
"That ain't your man, that's my man!"
Damn,
Did we stand a chance
Was it always so complicated
I have faint memories of candy rain
Sweet jubilation
Enjoying took things before we knew they were taken
Hands our hips
So they couldn't yet shake them
Grasping to dreams
That were ours for the taking
Laughing sitting in bathtubs
Stark clean black buck naked Before we meant somethin by it
New moves on the dance floor
I would urge you to try it
Cause you swayed like water
All you needed was fire
I would've held tight
Had I known they'd conspire
To pump us with lead, lust, and desire
Paint us with rouge
And throw us into the pyre
That tub water was warm
Maybe we should've stayed there
Swayed there
Put on something cozy after
For a moment Just lay there
With new forming bosoms
And fresh plaited hair
Thinking back now
Damn girl I’m so scared
When I look in the mirror
Where a woman is standing
But my girl disappeared
And life has become so demanding
My deepest fear
Out of that tub
Into that black ocean
Drinking liquors of men
And damn they’re so potent
I thought I'd be swimming
But I'm barely floating
So I'm grateful for times that you met me
Arms open
Roller skating on hardwood
Running on hope
Writing boys notes
Check if you like me
Sometimes yes often no
Hop Scotch chalk
Hair salon talk
Back bleacher Chatter
Low belly laughter
blackboard gossip about shit that ain’t matter
Homecoming crown
R&B sounds
You were my girl
I cannot let you down
Bubblegum pop
Double Dutch drop
Sneaking out windows
I hope we're not caught
I hope you know were the freedom I sought
The joy you brought
I could never repay
My girl, my world
Thank you for coming
And I wish you had stayed.