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You've Crossed the Line


They called you ugly But that was fine You drew a line they could not cross One that was red across your arm And proved that only you could do you harm They called you dumb But that was fine You drew a new line they could not cross One that was red across your arm And proved that only you could do you harm They pushed you down And that was fine You drew another line they could not cross One that was red and straight and long And proved to you that you were strong They laughed at you And that was fine You drew a line you hoped they could not cross One that was red and straight and long And proved to you that you were strong That called you nothing And it seemed fine You drew a line only you could cross One that was deep and red as wine For the final time You crossed the line
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