Shiner On

Baby’s got a shiner on
Sunshine has long gone
Went to the hospital today
Pretending all was OK
I called her up to check on her
She asked me to try later
She says she’s doing just fine
But I know that’s just a lie

I know how it goes
I know ‘cause it shows

Baby puts her make-up on
Shiner is still on
She looks forward to a brand new day
The ‘high’ way is her play

She won’t be back until the dawn:
Time flies even on her own
A few notes down her pockets
For alcohol and cigarettes

I know how it goes
I know ‘cause I’ve been down this road before…

…And more, and more, and more...

Baby’s finally back home
Home alone but still, home
Jumps in the bath real fast
Her bed sheets will feel so nice

She falls asleep with the TV on:
Sunshine has long gone
She’ll wake up to a brand new day
Pretending all is OK

I know how it goes
I know ‘cause it shows
And I know how it goes
And I know ‘cause I’m here all alone, at home…