Lyrics

1st verse
This is the face that bears no resemblance to the girl that she used to be
If you look close you still won't see through the layers of scars that she wears
Everyday down to the river, a bible and child in her arms
Hard to make since of a dirty old world when the hope that you pray for is gone
The water is cold, but it soothes
Washes away all the filth of a life that no one would choose
Chorus
Carry me away to a calm and distant shore
Take me from this place so I won't have to hurt no more
So I won't have to hurt no more
2nd verse
On a couch in the yard a hot afternoon
Her mind wanders she stares at the few
Rusted out cars, an old freezer, a swing set too mangled to use
She dreads the sunset as the day creeps away
Evening brings darkness cold and fear
Then God steps through the door
Bridge
I tried to paint her picture but the colors came out all wrong
They bleed and they run together so you can't tell the weak from the strong
The needle bites but it soothes
Delivers her shelter from the world of black and blue
Chorus
Carry me away to a calm and distant shore
Take me from this place so I won't have to hurt no more
So I won't have to hurt no more