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?