Growing up, I was not really that bright
But I had fun and I knew what I liked
I went through school like one big joke
Contently getting told off by many folk
No concentration, always late for class
Just messing around and being an ass
2004, the year I failed my exams
And that's when my reality began
I never really planned for any career
But if you saw me, my smile was ear to ear
I worked pretty hard and I worked each day
Just to make sure I had my rent to pay
I met this boy, he made heart skip a beat
Kissing in secret, holding hands on the street
He was a kind and honest guy or so I thought
And this is how my lesson was taught
It started out great like you'd expect it to be
The fun and secrets between him and me
I was happy, happier than I had ever been
So then I opened my heart and let him in
His love soon become twisted and cold
I just got punched, had to do as I was told
Slowly lost touch with family and friends
I honestly thought my life was close to the end
The days went by in a sad and lonely way
Sat in the same room without a word to say
The man I loved, I barely even recognised
As if I was looking into lost and hurtful eyes
All the anger that he held deep down inside
Took it out on me, I'm surprised that I'm alive
Another change came and our baby was born
January 2012, Zoey Smith arrives in the morn
Everything faded away with the joy we both had
That didn't last, his anger was worse, he was mad
To be able to protect my child, we had to leave
For the first time in years, I could finally breath
My daughter is growing, such a lovely girl
Best choice I made was to leave his nasty world
Moved too many times in the last 2 years
Just to escape his grip, but I still live in fear
My head is a mess and I still think of him
Could do with a voodoo doll and a nice little pin
I'm moving on now, thers a guy in clear sight
But taking things slowly until I know its right
Concentrating on Zoey, my happy little girl
Life is much better since she came into the world
Lots more smiles and we're laughing together
Letting her know I love her now and forever
