Howdy Folks!! First of all, thanks so much to everyone who took the time to listen to my entry last week. I really appreciate all the love. I was so encouraged by all the positivity that I'm submitting another song for Steemit Open Mic week 83!!

Sometimes when I'm feeling particularly down on myself, I have a tendency to seclude myself and shut out the people who care about me the most. I wrote this song to give a voice to that feeling. I hope y'all like it :)

Lyrics

The eyes of my ceiling have seen things that could make a prostitute shy
The walls of my bedroom could tell stories that would make an honest man cry
I've been lost before, but I swear I never wanted to die
So if I lock the door, just please leave me be babe and turn off the light
'Cause tonight ain't the night

When I was a child the world frightened me sick so I'd hide
But my skin's grown so thick now my body's its own damn disguise
I've done wrong before, and its not 'cause I thought it was right
So when I cross the Jordan I pray the Lord wraps me in white
'Cause my rotten core is equal parts shame, lust, and pride
So if I lock the door just leave me the key, love, and go on out the side
'Cause tonight ain't the night