For Ruby
Never seen someone make pink so prettyPlay make up and dresses litter the floorHer smile's chasing her cheeks to her eyebrowsWe'll laugh until our tummies get sore
Only five years old and she's so nervousDaddy blows out candles and he sweatsToo young to understand this birthdayWill be the best gift Daddy ever gets
She said her body held a monsterAnd she needs help trying to fight itAnd she knew that when he crossed herThat it was wrong but she could right itAnd she took my hand
And I said, please put up your fistsPut on a smile, and blow them a kiss'Cause darling you're nothing but braveAnd I know that you can be saved
We're gonna chase down the monsterWe're gonna chase down the monster
Glitter painted toenails and she stands tallSays Momma, Santa's coming soonMomma laughs and chokes her tears backSays baby girl he's coming just for you
Only five years old and she's so preciousSings to every song on the radioToo young to understand that this oneWas written just for Ruby 'cause I know
She said her body held a monsterAnd she needs help trying to fight itAnd she knew that when he crossed herThat it was wrong but she could right itAnd she took my hand
So darling don't you give upGo and put your chin upShow 'em that your strong enough when it gets roughTo last a second round
Darling please put up your fistsPut on a smile and blow them a kiss'Cause darling you're nothing but braveAnd I know that you can be saved
Put up your fistsPut on a smile and blow them a kiss'Cause Ruby, you're nothing but braveOh, and I know that you can be saved
We're gonna chase down the monsterYeah we can chase down the monsterWe're gonna chase down the monsterYeah we can chase down the monsterWe're gonna chase down the monster