China Doll
Hornsby Bruce Lyrics

You lie over there in a bed with iron rails
You are lying in a hospital bed, confined by the iron rails, helpless and vulnerable to whatever comes your way.

Like a frightened child in the cold light so frail
You resemble a scared child as you are weak and vulnerable in the sterile hospital environment illuminated with cold lights.

And things were going so well, just rolling along
You were doing fine in life, and everything was going as planned.

Now, just when you think you've got it made, it's all gone
Just when you think you have finally achieved success, all of your hard work is lost, and you are left with nothing.

Well, China doll, I've got something for you
I am here to support you, even if what I have to offer may seem inadequate.

Well, a few good words, a hand to help you get through
I will offer words of encouragement and provide the support you need to get through this difficult time.

May not be much but now it's all that I can do
Though this support may not be significant, it is all that I can offer you at the moment.

Lay down your weary head, do whatever you gotta do
You can rest now and do what you need to do to get better and recover.

Put on your strong face when they're in the room
You need to appear strong and avoid showing your vulnerability when you are around others.

Can't show signs of weakness, an unspoken rule
Not showing weakness is an unwritten expectation, which may put additional pressure on you.

Put on your best face, act like nothing's wrong
You need to make it appear that everything is alright even if it's not, which may be difficult to do.

We can be so helpless, helpless and so strong
We can initially feel weak and powerless, but we can also demonstrate strength and resilience in difficult times.

We bend and break, so fragile, it's true
We are vulnerable to the challenges of life, and it can be challenging to remain steadfast in difficult times.

I say everything'll be alright but I don't have a clue
I may express optimism about the future, but I do not know what lies ahead. I am, however, committed to standing by you during this difficult time.

They say faith is a crutch, well, whatever works for you
Believing in something greater than us can provide comfort and strength in difficult times, and everyone has their own way of coping during such periods.

In a world where you never know, I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you
In a world where nothing is certain, and things can change in an instant, I will be there for you, offering my support and standing by you as a source of comfort.