Fall of '82

I do relate to you in so many ways,

but I didn't go through what you must have in those early days.

You had to be strong at such a very young age.

A new life on lemonade.

So, won't you listen to me now?

There's something I never told you,

and I'm about to try.

See, you were my lifeline when the world was exploding.

You moved back in with us in the [summer of '08].

I fell into dark times, and you were there to help me through.

You told me that a downturn would eventually improve,

and you were right, so I'm thanking you.

So, won't you listen to me now?

There's something I never told you,

and I'm about to try.

See, you were my lifeline when the world was exploding,

footholds eroding.

Had you never been my friend,

I wouldn't be quite what you see;

I wouldn't be the [wo]man I am.

Sister, you've known me

lost in a strange world.

What has it shown me?

What has it gone through?

Sister, you've known me.

Been lost in a strange world,

but has it shown me?

What has it gone through?

October chill in that old dusty town.

Halloween came, I was still feeling down.

Mama, lost my sweet tooth, what's the point in going 'round?

Your [girl] is losing count,

maybe try the lost and found.