Susanna

Emily comes to my dreams sometimes
She's got circles all around her eyes
I'm glad that her children are still alive
Thanks to Susanna, who cried for me

Susanna was teaching me girly things
She dressed me up in her Sunday clothes
Then down to the adults who play dominoes
My father, embarrassed, he gets up and goes

Well, it's been a long time, let's go for a ride
I'm glad to have you by my side
We'll pick up a friend, from that old detention
And ride on a road that don't never end

Father was churching us bitter and sweet
We met in the bank building down by the creek
There's a vault by the altar with secrets in keep
The elders and deacons denied everything

The elders would prey on the flesh of the youth
They laid hands on sister in that upper room
There's nothing to say, there's nothing you can do
The congregation won't ever believe you

And it's been a long time, let's go for a ride
I'm glad to have you by my side
We'll pick up a friend, from that old detention
And ride on a road that don't never end

Take me away
I don't want it no more
Take me away

Take me away
I don't want it no more
Take me away