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She was born in New Orleans
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Branded with the name Lisa Sawyer
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Circa 1963
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Grandmother was Indian, Indian
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Her mother's name was Eartha
Swift as the wind
Fierce as fire
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Her father's name was Victor
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Worked two jobs to provide for his flock
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She was the youngest of seven,seven
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She grew up on Louisa Street
Chaos around but inside cozy
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Small but a mansion in her eyes, eyes, eyes,
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Man---sion
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Never had much money, money
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But was filthy rich
With the wealth you couldn't get from a dark casino
Or a lottery ticket
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They had love, love, love
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Rich in love
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