Charity dares me to play another song
She says what's wrong are you afraid
I say why would i be afraid
And i look at her and wonder where she learned to talk that way
Charity knows
Charity already understands
She has no real name and probably never will
She may be right
She may be right
Charity knows where she stands
She says give me fifty cents
Throws an ice cube at a store-front window
Moves a little closer
Whispers in my ear do think i'll be a princess someday
Charity knows
Charity already understands
She has no real name and probably never will
She may be right
She may be right
Charity knows where she stands
She punches my guitar
Laughs at the sound
Looks around but nobody notices
Stares me dead straight
Old soul young eyes
Can you guess my real name
She says can you guess my real name
I want to take you home with me like a butterfly
I'll be your cocoon
I'll be your father
Tuck you in sing you a lullaby
Charity knows
Charity already understands
She has no real name and probably never will
She may be right
She may be right
Charity knows where she stands
Charity knows