how come, how long

there was a girl i used to know

she was oh so beautiful

but she's not here anymore

she had a college degree

smart as anyone could be

she had so much to live for

but she fell in love

with the wrong kinda man

he abused her love and treated her so bad

there was not enough education in her world

that could save the life of this little girl

how come

how long

it's not right

it's so wrong

do we let it just go on

turn our backs and carry on

wake up

for it's too late

right now

we can't wait

she won't have a second try

open up your hearts

as well as your eyes

she tried to give a cry for help

she even blamed things on herself

but no one came to her aid

nothing was wrong as far as we could tell

that's what we'd like to tell ourselves

but no

it wasn't that way

so she fell in love

with the wrong kinda man

and she paid with her life

for loving that man

so we cannot ignore

we must look for the signs

and maybe next time

we might save somebody's life

i on occasion met that guy

he stirred up bad feelings deep inside

something about him wasn't right

the way he proves himself a man

by beatin' his woman with his hands

oh i wish she'd seen the light

how can someone like that

call himself a man

in reality he's far more less than that

and we cannot ignore

whenever we see the signs

'cause any kinda of abuse

god knows isn't right