Lyrics
[Verse 1]
The large gate closed
with a loud squeak.
The Backpack is packed
next to her
She had plans
and set off.
It was a cool fall day
She had prepared
for this day
for many years
There is no turning back
[Vers 2]
A man on the street
Dirty and neglected
He stinks of alcohol
and cigar smoke
She wanted to help
He didn't want help
and shouted at her
She saw 2 men,
they argued loudly
until fists flew.
The young woman ran
away quickly.
(Bridge)
What's going on here?
I come in peace
I want to help
What happened to the people?
God loves you all!
(Chorus)
2 books in your room
One on the shelf
and the other
under the pillow.
Photos from her childhood
and faith in the
Holy Scriptures.
She never wanted
to believe anyone
Her faith was so strong
She wanted to
see the world
But the world
didn't want her
[violin long solo]
[Vers 3]
Police cars
with sirens
everywhere
It's loud
She covered
her ears.
Shots are fired
People screaming
Panic all
around her
She crouched
on the floor
hands over
her head
She began to
pray silently
Fear flooded
her body
[violin solo]
[Vers 4]
Many people
came to meet her
on the journey
She smiled kindly
She didn't get a smile back
Sad faces
Nasty faces
No thanks
No attention
[piano long solo]
Behind her the
big gate closed
Alone in her room
The journey
is over
Much too soon
she is back
The book on the shelf
didn't help her
(Ending)
(Chorus)
2 books in your room
One on the shelf
and the other
under the pillow.
Photos from
her childhood
and faith in the
Holy Scriptures.
She never wanted
to believe anyone
Her faith was
so strong
She wanted to
see the world
But the world
didn't want her
The photo album
gives her comfort
[violin solo]
[Ending]
[Endi]
[violin solo]
[Vers 4]
Many people
came to meet her
on the journey
She smiled kindly
She didn't get a smile back
Sad faces
Nasty faces
No thanks
No attention
[piano long solo]
Behind her the
big gate closed
Alone in her room
The journey is over
Much too soon she is back
The book on the shelf didn't help her
(Ending)
(Chorus)
2 books in your room
One on the shelf
and the other
under the pillow.
Photos from her childhood
and faith in the
Holy Scriptures.
She never wanted
to believe anyone
Her faith was so strong
She wanted to see the world
But the world didn't want her
The photo album gives her comfort
[violin solo]
[Ending]
[Endi]
Behind her the
big gate closed
Alone in her room
The journey is over
Much too soon she is back
The book on the shelf didn't help her
(Ending)
(Chorus)
2 books in your room
One on the shelf
and the other
under the pillow.
Photos from her childhood
and faith in the
Holy Scriptures.
She never wanted
to believe anyone
Her faith was so strong
She wanted to see the world
But the world didn't want her
The photo album gives her comfort
[violin solo]
[Ending]
[Endi]
