For Ruby

Never seen someone make pink so pretty
Play make-up and dresses litter the floor
Small's chase in her cheeks to her eyebrows
We'll laugh until our tummies get sore
Only 5 years old and she's so nervous
Daddy blows out candles and he sweats
Too young to understand this birthday
Will be the best gift daddy ever gets

She said her body held a monster
And she needs help tryna fight it
And she knew it when he calls her
That it was wrong but she could've write it
And she took my hand

And I said please, put up a fists
Put on a smile and blow them a kiss
'Cause darling you're nothing but brave
And I know that you can be saved

We're gonna chase down the monster
We're gonna chase down the monster

Glitter painted toenails and she stands tall
Says "Momma, Santa's coming soon"
Momma laughs and chokes and tears back
Says "Baby girl, he's coming just for you"

Only 5 years old and she's so precious
Sings to every song on the radio
Too young to understand that this one
Was when just for Ruby 'cause I know

She said her body held a monster
And she needs help tryna fight it
And she knew it when he calls her
That it was wrong but she could've write it
And she took my hand

So, darling, don't you give up
Go and put your chin up
Show them that you're strong enough,
When it gets rough
'Til last a second round

Darling please, put up a fists
Put on a smile and blow them a kiss
'Cause darling you're nothing but brave
And I know that you can be saved

Put up a fists
Put on a smile and blow them a kiss
'Cause Ruby, you're nothing but brave
Oh, and I know that you can be saved

We're gonna chase down the monster
Yeah, we can chase down the monster
We're gonna chase down the monster
Yeah, we can chase down the monster
We're gonna chase down the monster