Tough

I heard this song for the first time yesterday, when Mark & Brian (local LA morning DJ's) were reading a list of "Songs That Make Men Cry" Although this song wasn't on the official list, Mark brought it up because his wife went through treatment for BC about 3 years ago, and they played it. And yes, it made me cry - FAIR WARNING.

I found the lyrics on the internet, and wanted to share them with you. When I heard the song played, the description of the woman he sings about reminded me of all of my pink sisters here - Always concerned with taking care of the others in your lives despite the battles you have had to face and win. I really admire each and every one of you.


Artist/Band: Morgan Craig
Lyrics for Song: Tough
Lyrics for Album: Little Bit of Life

She’s in the kitchen at the crack of dawn
Bacon’s on, coffee’s strong
Kids running wild, taking off their clothes
If she’s a nervous wreck, well it never shows
Takes one to football and one to dance
Hits the Y for aerobics class
Drops by the bank, stops at the store
Has on a smile when I walk through the door
The last to go to bed, she’ll be the first one up
And I thought I was tough

Chorus
She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough

We sat there five years ago
The doctors let us know, the test showed
She’d have to fight to live, I broke down and cried
She held me and said it’s gonna be alright
She wore that wig to church
Pink ribbon pinned there on her shirt
No room for fear, full of faith
Hands held high singing Amazing Grace
Never once complained, refusing to give up
And I thought I was tough

Chorus
She’s strong, pushes on, can’t slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough

She’s a gentle word, the sweetest kiss
A velvet touch against my skin
I’ve seen her cry, I’ve seen her break
But in my eyes, she’ll always be strong

There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough