Ruby
And there she goesShe was sitting really nice with her head full of advice from friendsShe walks aroundShe tries to rearrange but everything goes under her bed
And it's countlessShe's got a jar full of change saved up for vacationAnd she's watchingShe's watching her sons growing up just like their mom
And it's hardAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyGotta start lifting your head up, head up, head upAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyI know it's hard but you gotta get outta bed, outta bed, outta bed
Yeah she don't know what to doShe's got everything and nothing to loseShe got a call from a guy just seeing if she's alrightYeah
She's got a fistful of tears held back by the strength of fiveAnd she says, "Happiness ain't freeEverybody fights just like meBut I've given up the ability to retreat"
And I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyYou gotta start lifting your head up, head up, head upAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyI know it's hard but you gotta get outta bed, outta bed, outta bed
Yeah she don't know what to doShe's got everything, nothing to loseYeah
Yeah you've got time to figure it outI'm here so don't be scaredYou've got time to figure it outI'm here and I am here
You've got time to figure it outI'm here so don't be scaredYou've got time to figure it outI'm here so don't be scared
Ruby, Ruby, RubyAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyAnd I said Ruby, Ruby, RubyAll alone, rest your head on my lap when you're downAll alone, rest your head on my lap, on my lapRuby don't cry