Difficult Child

Baby, I've been travelling so long Searching for the things for which you asked Trying to make you think I could become The things you want And, baby, I've been working so hard Scratching in the dirt and in the fire Begging for the beautiful life That you require I know I'm like a difficult child Screaming through the night So help me find the light Without you, I'm a broken down car Rusting in the yard Still waiting for the part Now, finally, I'm back on our road Crunching on the shingle in the drive Hungry for your love as I return But there's no sign I know I'm like a difficult child Screaming through the night So help me find the light Without you, I'm a broken down car Rusting in the yard Still waiting for the part I thought that you'd be waiting like a soldier's queen Gazing from your window, holding out for me What a fool I've been again I know I'm like a difficult child Screaming through the night So help me find the light Without you, I'm a broken down car Rusting in the yard Still waiting for the part