HERE TO STAY
words and music Sheela Reddy © 1999

My doctor put me under hypnosis because
Something traumatized me
When I was younger...

My eyes were fixated on him
I couldn't look away
What kind of world are we in
I guess it's here to stay

I was six years old
Sitting on my abuelito's porch
Having fun, drinking my Hawaiian Punch
Uncle Jesse's walking with his best friend
Then suddenly, his friend...

Somebody shot him down
He fell to the ground
This man was screaming
Looking for some healing

The next thing I knew
There were cops everywhere
Helicopters above, shooter beware
They're orchestrating a plot 
To find you cabron
And no one's there to help you...

Somebody will shoot you down
You'll fall to the ground
'Cause violence just brings more
Somebody looking to even the score