Lucinda Williams - Protection Lyrics

Well I've seen some things in life
as God is my witness
I'v cried and cried and nobody could help
Now I'm travelling thru the worls with dedication
What I do I did it all by my own sweet self

I need protection from the the enemy of love
I need protection from the the enemy of righteousness
I need protection from the the enemy of good
I need protection from the the enemy of kindness
Give me protection from the the enemy of love

I came into the world all alone
Pushin' and strugglin' to find a home
I tell what child go ahead and repeat it
It was my own trial
made me stand on my own two feet

I need protection from the the enemy of love
I need protection from the the enemy of righteousness
I need protection from the the enemy of good
I need protection from the the enemy of kindness
Give me protection from the the enemy of love

You know people be grinnin' and talkin' about me
Make me throw up my hands and call out cryin'
But the world's gonna spin with or without me
So I still get up and I keep on tryin'

Livin' in a world full of endless troubles
Livin' in a world where darkness doubles
But my burden is lifted when I stand up
And use the gift I was given for no givin' up

I need protection from the the enemy of love
I need protection from the the enemy of rock'n roll
I need protection from the the enemy of good
I need protection from the the enemy of soul
Give me protection from the the enemy of love
I need protection from the enemy of good
I need protectionGive me protection
I need protection
Give me protection
Yeah I need protection
Give me protection
I need protection
Give me protection yeah

[Thanks to frangil60 for adding these lyrics]