I'm Here for You; Don't Give Up



To all those girls and boys out there,
I want you to know that I care.
Put down that razor, that rope, that drug, that knife,
Today's not your last, don't give up on life.
You're so much better than what you think,
So why do this to yourself, why stand on the brink?
Your problems won't be cured with a bottle, blade or dose,
But I'll be there for you, even when depression holds you close.
You don't need to know my name - call me a friend,
Because I'm here to help you, to keep you from The End.
I'll be your shoulder to cry on, I'll be your listening ear,
So please, hold in there and tell me what you want, my dear.
My ears will be your diary, my arms your shelter and safe ground,
I know I'm not perfect, but we can pretend just so you'll stay around.
Don't put that rope around your neck, don't step off that ledge,
Promise me that you won't hurt yourself today, take that pledge.
Please, if you need someone to talk to. . . I am here for you,
Today, tomorrow, forever - until you've overcome this, too.
You're not alone, my friend, and I want you to know that,
So find me, friend, come step up to bat.
Today is the day, the day that you stand up to yourself and say,
"I can get over this. I can save myself. And it starts today."