Story Behind The Song
It is about many young lives I have seen harmed becasue of domestic violence.
Song Description
About a young boy who sees his family destroyed thru divorce, and the lonliness he feels.
| Song Length |
3:41 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Poignant |
Subject |
Divorce, Dysfunctional Family |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Kenny Rogers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
A Living Hell
He's the one who's in endless pain
Every day, is the same
His mother screams His father yells
And his home is a living hell
Does he run or does he stay
He thinks about this every day
It's too much for a boy of twelve
When his home is a living hell
It's late at night and his dad is still not home
He hears his mother crying all alone
He wonders if he'll sleep at all tonight
Or will he wake up to another fight
He walks alone to his school each day
Other kids stay away
He has no friends who he can tell
That his life is a living hell
He thinks he is reason they fight
And maybe if he's good they'll get along tonight
So he tries to get better grades
Does his chores every day
And each night he prays for peace
Then he cries himself to sleep
What he needs his parents can not give
The love that they once had no longer lives
They're so consumed with vengeance and with rage
He's seen destruction at a tender age
They may live to regret the day
He grows up and acts the way
He was taught so very well
To make a home a living hell
Written By Scott O. Miller Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved: 800-487-3211xt 4206
scottomiller@realtor.com