From Sweet Honey in the Rock, words and music by
Nitanju Bolade Casel

VERSE 1:
I don't even know in which direction I should go
But I'm sure it's the right thing to do
It's time to make a move.
The first time I was shoved, I should have been out the door.
But I accepted the apologies and open myself up for more...
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!

I don't have to live this way.
I am leaving you today.
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!
I don't have to suffer anymore
I'm walking right out of the door...

VERSE 2:
Some of my "so-called" friends advised me to stick around
But they're not the ones getting cursed and slapped
or beaten down to the ground.
They say financial security is hard to come by for a woman like me
And for the children I need a good home,
and I should sacrifice until they're grown...with
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!

I don't have to live this way.
I am leaving you today.
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!
I don't have to suffer anymore
I'm walking right out of the door...

(CHORUS: I am gonna run far away from here....)

VERSE 3:
Now, I don't blame myself for the present situation.
For this kind of behavior there is no justification
I'm looking ahead to the future but I won't forget the past
I won't repeat this part of my life, I'm thankful it's over at last
No more...
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!

I don't have to live this way.
I am leaving you today.
Abuses
Excuses
Abuses
Excuse me!
I don't have to suffer anymore
I'm walking right out of the door...


Run... to a shelter
Run... to a friend
Run... for my life
Before it comes to an end.
(CHORUS: I am gonna run far away from here....)