Devadasi

1. When most girls are called inside
Thats when Rani is sent out
It is the time when business is high
Today's number will decide
Whether she gets to eat tomorrow

It will be her soon
With the red and white bead around her neck
In just one night she will take her mother's role
The servant of God
But wife for all.

2.I still remember his touch

When he held my hand and told me he loved me

I still remember his touch

When he held my hand and walked around the fire with me

I still remember his

The first time he came home drunk and held me

I still remember

When he forced his friend onto me

I still

When he held me close and wept for my forgivness

I

When he hit me when I told him I was with his baby

I still remember his touch

When a new face paid him each night to sleep with me.