About a Girl

from Life As It Goes by ANDII

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I grew up fast and lean and weak,
Sorrow was my kin.
The trophies I've collected
Are the scars along my skin.

But I wouldn't trade them for gold;
Oh, the stories they've told.

Florecent lights and clinic signs,
Oh, childhood.
A toy to my left, a needle at right,
They'd done the best they could.

I've grown up awful tough,
Still, it wasn't enough.

I'm a tragedy. X2

The pain burns like fire,
No spark required,
I'm alive but I'm not well.

And the poison and knives,
Have taken their time,
As far as I can tell.

I've battled on hands and knees;
Still the cells do as they please.

There isn't much mirth,
But for what it's worth,
I love the life I lead.

After all, how can we heal,
If we never bleed.

I'm broken, but I feel fine;
This body is sick, but it's mine.

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from Life As It Goes, released July 12, 2016

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ANDII Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee-native ANDII has been writing and performing publicly since 2010. Her powerful, unique voice draws from the traditions of American jazz and folk vocalists of the 50’s and 60’s, while her writing and performative style lean towards contemporary pop sensibilities. ... more

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