Once Beaten Twice Shy
A song made by Judy Bobo
Once Beaten Twice Shy
A song made by Judy Bobo
Oh yeah, rise up, strong woman, rise up
Listen to the story of survival
Jah bless
Five kids in the house, life was never easy
May 2004, mama left us, oh it grieved me
Just as campus called, she was gone away
Father walked out, left us in the rain
So I married for shelter, married out of need
Finished my degree, planted my own seed
Got two beautiful children, but the storm would rise
Betrayed in my own home, tears in my eyes
Once beaten, twice shy, sister hold your head high
Never look back, let your wings fly
Work hard for yours, stand up on your own feet
Put yourself first, make your victory complete
Rise up, yeah, rise up
Left that house behind in twenty-twelve
Raised my two children all by myself
Thought I found a new love, to grow old and wise
But he brought more pain, hidden in disguise
But a strong woman knows when it's time to let go
No more crying tears, let the wisdom flow
Trust in your own strength, walk into the light
Once beaten, twice shy, sister hold your head high
Never look back, let your wings fly
Work hard for yours, stand up on your own feet
Put yourself first, make your victory complete
Be yourself, strong woman
Put yourself first, yeah
Never look back
One love, Jah bless
