How Long

How long, how long?
How long, how long?
Please tell me, how long 'til you tell me that he's gone?
How long?

Too many times I've seen your crying eyes
While you're standing there with him
As our future's growing dim

You're afraid
Though you're trying to be strong
It's a challenge to be brave
He's oblivious to the pain
And it won't be very long 'til you crumble from the strain
It's wrong

How long, how long?
How long, how long?
Please tell me, how long 'til you tell me that he's gone?
How long?

Indications on your arm tell the story of the harm
Of your father's power trip
All your bruises fit his grip

It's a crime
But you think that it's your fault
'Cause it happens all the time
"You're an idiot"
"Be a man"
Now you wanna shut his mouth
Feel the shotgun in your hand
You can

How long, how long?
How long, how long?
Please tell me, how long 'til you tell me that he's gone?
How long, how long?
How long 'til you tell me that he's gone?
How long?