Lucinda Williams - Protection lyrics

[Verse 1] I've seen some things in life as God is my witness A crowded bar where nobody could hear Now I travel through the world with dedication And what I do, I do it all by my own sweet self [Chorus] I need protection from the enemy of love I need protection from the enemy of righteousness I need protection from the enemy of good I need protection from the enemy of kindness Give me protection from the enemy of love [Verse 2] I came into the world all alone Pushing and struggling to find a home I'll tell you what child, go ahead and repeat it It was my own trial made me stand on my two feet I need protection from the enemy of love I need protection from the enemy of rock and roll I need protection from the enemy of good I need protection from the enemy of kindness Give me protection from the enemy of soul [Chorus breakdown] [Verse 3] You know the people be grinnin' and talkin' about me Make me throw up my hands and call out crying But the worlds gonna spin with or without me So I still get up and I keep on trying Living in a world full of endless troubles Living in a world with darkness doubles But my burden is lifted when I stand up And use the gift I was given for not giving up [Chorus] [Outro] I need protection Give me protection I need protection Give me protection Yeah I need protection Give me protection I need protection Give me protection