Charlie Patience

Charlie lives on the dark side of town
Telly Johnson calls him a fag and knocks him down
"Don't get up or you're asking for more."
Charlie closes his eyes and searches
   for a door to take him away

Charlie Patience find the light
Time brings changes hold on tight

Charlie's grounded for smoking a joint
His grades have been falling fast since his
   father made his point and walked away
"Don't come out till you're ready to try."
Charlie fingers a razor locks his door and starts
   to cry, he can't say goodbye

Charlie patience find the light
Time brings changes hold on tight

Uncertainty comes don't run
   just shine your light
It's always the pain that
   teaches wrong from right
Uncertainty comes don't run
   just keep it in sight
You can make you believe in yourself
   and your future bright

Charlie checks the mirror as he waits for a light
His wife holds his hand his son and daughter
   scream and cry, lights of his life,
"Don't try to judge till the context is clear"
Charlie's light turns green and he shifts into
   second gear, life make it clear

Charlie patience find the light
Time brings changes hold on tight

Just cause your down don't give up look around
   'cuz there's love to be found if you stay.
Dawn needs the dark like a flame needs a spark
   life is long it's a park if you play

Uncertainty comes don't run
   just shine your light
It's always the pain that
   teaches wrong from right
Uncertainty comes don't run
   just keep it in sight
You can make you believe in yourself
   and your future bright

Charlie patience find the light
Time brings changes hold on
   hold on
       hold on tight


© 2005 Billie Burke Estate