When he hits her br With his fists, br She bleeds - br On the outside, br br And when he hits her br With his words, br She bleeds - br On the inside. br br Then he will bring her br A 'So Sorry, ' br And tell her br Of his 'love, true love! ' br br And always, br Always, br He brings her br A blood red rose. br br For battered women everywhere, and those who help them escape.