Maria

Maria

She's too young to understand

But old enough to feel the pain

Of living where no love can grow

With no hope for change

Maria

Her world is an angry place

But she makes sure the scars don't show

And with every hurt

Her tender heart is growing cold, but...

Who, who's gonna love Maria?

Who, who's gonna touch her

With the tenderness she longs for

Like a desert longs for rain

She's got a hunger deep inside

And with every tear she cries

She wonders if there's someone

Out there somewhere

Who's gonna love Maria?

She looks in the mirror now

And the little girl is gone

But still the search for someone's love

Goes on and on for Maria

But does anybody care

Or even notice her at all?

Is anyone listening close enough

To hear her call?

Maria, if you can hear me

Please know that you're not forgotten

Somebody's trying to get to you