American Daughter Lyrics - Singles - Mathis & Michael

She takes a drink before she blots her lips 

Quiet through the door 

And sure to pick up her tips 

Shes sure to leave before he turns over 

Facing her choices 

Is too hard when shes sober 

Shes been to meetings 

But its more of a cry for help 

Wont share her story 

Goes home and starts cutting herself 

You may turn your head when you see her on the street 

But before you judge her by her defeat 

Just know 

Shes an American Daughter 

Mama ran off and left her to the slaughter 

16 going on 45 

Lucky if she hits 18 alive 

She cant remember her father 

Shes an American Daughter 

She checks the pipe before she clicks to light 

Hopin the cocaine 

Will keep her warm through the night 

She stands alone where the cops dont patrol 

Flaggin down a ride 

And giving up all control 

Shes got her reasons 

Why she wont ever ask for help 

Would you trust people 

Given the hand that shes been dealt? 

You may find yourself thinking she could be much more 

But are you willing to open that door?