The Crew

When I was a girl, at the start of my youth
I was said to be special, I was something new
We took it as gospel, it molded our truth
So I set sail young, as my knowledge grew
So did I, in the sea, lost my first baby tooth
Then the water grew rocky, sky lost it's blue
Alone in my boat I didn't know how to self-soothe
But I know now, my boat had a crew

They didn't rock the boat as I battled the water
No, they only observed as the waves crashed harder
How they witnessed a child as the whole sea fought her
Said something 'bout strength, then just forgot her
Amazes me

Hit land, a beach then forest stood
My boat washed away with my childhood
I headed for forest as anyone would
My crew kept to shadows, didn't help like they should
But if I found a child lost in the woods
I'd build them a shelter as quick as I could
My coat becomes blanket, huddled up in the hood
I'd keep evil out, I'd help them find good

If the darkness got through our makeshift shelter
I'd teach her to fight, find her the nearest welder
I'd pay for her shield and sword, I'd fucking help her
I'd be everything she needs, I'd show her how elders
Should be
Should be

But the woods are empty, it's just me now grown (Woods)
No child to save but the one in my bones
The crew left the forest once I called it home (Crew)
And I put up my hood, made shelter alone
I resent them for seeing all they were shown
And leaving me to figure it out on my own

But If I showed the crew
All that I've been through
They'd say "we should've known"
But I've known they've known
Cause how could they not have known?
How could they not have known?
How could they not?