She lives right there off of Rutledge Avenue She has a few friends but she only has a few Her next door neighbor plays his music way too loud She often complains but they play it anyhow What is a girl supposed to do? Living alone can have you so confused But remember now It won't be too long, girl Find out where you belong When you're feeling afraid and alone Just remember two words, hold on She works all day to put herself through school 'Cause financial aid doesn't seem to cover food, no, no, no, no Every morning she rides on the bus to make her gains It's easy to attain but so hard to sustain, yeah What is a girl supposed to do Living alone can have you so confused But remember now It won't be too long, girl You find out where you belong Whether you're feeling afraid and alone Just remember two words, hold on She's coping with pain of things she left behind Multiple pressures that cloud her mind And she feels it, her eyes carry no signs of joy She's tired of rubbing it all the time Found independence is not so kind Life ain't easy, all she needs is a friend Hold on It won't be too long, girl Find out where you belong Feeling afraid and alone Remember two words, hold on It won't be too long Find out where you belong Feeling afraid and alone Remember two words, hold on