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Rita's Song
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No band these days... just a writer recording my own demo's.
Song Info
Genre
Country Country-Pop
Charts
#4,303 today Peak #58
#769 in subgenre Peak #14
Author
Dawn Artman
Rights
2009
Uploaded
October 05, 2009
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.5 MB 128 kbps 3:46
Story behind the song
Written for/about a very brave woman I know.
Lyrics
The doctors say remissions over, so she'll fight another round. All the medicines and treatments really wear a body down. But her little army is ready, and they rally by her side. Hand in hand they pray for the strength to fight. Cause every kiss goodnight is special, every I love you is felt. And every time they wrap their arms round her, her heart just melts. And she'll refuse to back down easy, and she'll battle til she's free. And she'll tell you, I have cancer, but it doesn't... have me. The cold damp sand hurts her bones, so they don't go to the beach. Instead they gather round the table, and they play monopoly. She'll take her wig out of the closet, like a helmet built for war. It's just an ordinary day, exactly what she's fighting for. Cause every kiss goodnight is special, every I love you is felt. And every time they wrap their arms round her, her heart just melts. And she'll refuse to back down easy, and she'll battle til she's free. And she'll tell you, I have cancer, but it doesn't... have me. She has two good reasons to drag herself out of bed for every day. They're 11 and 13 right now, and they need her around. Cause every kiss goodnight is special, every I love you is felt. And every time they warp their arms round her, her heart just melts. And she'll refuse to back down easy, and she'll battle til she's free. And she'll tell you, I have cancer, but it doesn't... Yes I have cancer but it doesn't..... have me. No It doesn't...... have me.
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SUPERSTITION_87_
Mar 13, 2012
Very powerful song, especially since I know the story behind it after talking with you a couple weeks ago. Your words probably resonate with everybody who hears this song, because it feels like I've met this woman after listening to this tune even though in reality, I haven't. I like the stories in the verses....and the emotion impact in the chorus......and the bridge is great, as well. The song parts weave in and out of each other very well. Great job for a great cause. Inspiration and beautiful.
Butch Peck
Dec 29, 2010
I like this song, it has impact and emotion. Good job Dawn!
Clem Gareau
Nov 19, 2010
Beautiful emotional song
Hayley Oliver
Oct 09, 2009
a special song of courage and hope, beautifully written, you always write and sing with such emotion. so lovely to dedicate this to your friend, my very best wishes to her. love Hayley
Great song beautiful voice Dawn
Robert Muscovitz
Oct 05, 2009
Dawn, Goodness my dear, So many feelings and emotions within the lyrics and the melody. Beautifully done... I teared up myself because I just lost a friend to that aweful dreaded disease. You and her have my blessings for healing because I can tell that this hurts you too. So sensative are your words,, so gently stated,, so much caring within your heart for your friend. I'm very glad that you shared this with me and others here. YOU have a purpose and a reason for writing like you do and you've shown us that in your song. Such a beautiful heart my friend..Thank you.. BOB