Letter from the 9th Ward / Walk Away Renée

And when I see the sign that points one way
The lot I used to pass by every day

Just walk away Rene
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame

Your name and mine inside a heart upon a wall
Still finds a way to haunt me, though they're so small

Just walk away Rene
You won't see me follow you back home
Now as the rain beats down upon my weary eyes
For me it cries

From deep inside, the tears I'm forced to hide
From deep inside, my tears I'm forced to cry

Just walk away Renee
You won't see me follow you back home
The empty sidewalks on my block are not the same
You're not to blame