Flesh and Blood

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she had too many curls and they were way too tight
i said, "look out, girl, i ain't afraid to fight!"
"what kinda name is 'joey' anyway?"
"what's a new boy moved to the block today?!"
that's what i said when she punched out my lights
and laughed and then, i was her friend after that
i was her friend

as thick as thieves, forever friends
we swore we'd be up to the bitter end
she cut my finger with her army knife
she cut her own and we held 'em tight
joey and me made a solemn vow
blood sisters, we're flesh and blood now

throughout time there are stories of friends' betrayal
cain and abel and judas who hammered the nails
but friends like us, well there's no such thing as veils
'til there's something to hide

it started out as rumors often do
about who did what and when and how with who
i said "hey, joe, can you believe it's true?!"
"they think you're queer and it's all over school!"
she cried, "i don't want to lie anymore. . ."
"will you stand by me like you done before?"
"stand by me. . ."

i made new friends, i never spoke her name
i turned my back when she walked my way
they say that water is not as thick as blood
but i know fear can betray love
yes, i know fear can betray love
joey and me made a solemn vow
blood sisters, we're flesh and blood now
joey and me made a solemn vow
blood sisters, we're flesh and blood now
flesh and blood

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