Film/ TV Song Submission: Cheri Magill

Song Title: Leaving the Ring

Lyrics:

Boxing gloves on
confidence gone
it's time for a fight
a jab then a cross
always at a loss
when it's me versus I

though the outcome is futile
the blows can be brutal
someone's gotta take the fall
I'll take it like I take them all

Sweat and tears are rolling down my chin
and I'm not even looking for a win
after too many fouls, time to throw in the towel
no need to ration my own self-compassion
no more self-inflicted sting
I'm leaving the ring

Pressure starts to mount
I'm down for the count
what a tragic plight
I reminisce
who told me this
would make things feel right

no more knock-downs or bruising
no more blame or accusing
I was never made of steel
I'm taking time to let me heal

Sweat and tears are rolling down my chin
and I'm not even looking for a win
after too many fouls, time to throw in the towel
no need to ration my own self-compassion
no more self-inflicted sting
I'm leaving the ring