O.V. Wright — The Only Thing That Saved Me

[Verse 1] Born and raised in a ghetto flat Eatin' beans and fat back Rest his eyes, [?] Trouble was my way of command [Verse 2] Headed down a one-way street Tryna end my own defeat Then she came with a love so sweet And swept me right off of my feet [Chorus 1] Yeah, yeah, yeah, I got to tell you people One thing that saved me was the love she gave I've got to tell you one more time One thing that saved me was the love she gave [Verse 3] Folks said I'd never reach twenty-one Had to pay for the wrong I've done I didn't listen, I didn't pay no mind Only hope I had was to hide [Verse 4] Then she came and she took me in On that day my life began Taught me things my [?] Now I know what it's all about [Chorus 2] Yeah, yeah, yeah, I got to tell you people One thing that saved me was the love she gave I'm glad today, yeah One thing that saved me was the love she gave [Outro] Oh, I can stand up And I can tell the world That she is alright with me I, I, I, I know