Faith
by Erin Griffin
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Rating: Strong R for language, violence
Summary: Eminem's 'Stan' set in the Buffy-verse, or at least my version of the Buffy-verse
Pairing: Mentions Buffy/Faith
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
Author's Note: I don't know what all happened in the drama of Faith in Buffy, or even in what order, I know she went crazy, tried to kill angel, turned herself in, but I don't know much of the inbetween or after. If I get some facts wrong, I'm sorry.
WARNING: There is character death, heavy angst, violence, langauge and Dawn... Oh the horrors of Fanfic.
I put the actual lyrics (used without permission) at the bottom of this page. For those who don't know the song, it too has violence in it, but you are spared from any Dawn references, and for that Eminem is nicer than me, lol. Kidding, I don't dislike Dawn.
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
Dear B- I wrote
to you but you still ain't callin'
I'm in this cell alone
I
sometimes feel like ballin'
I sent two letters back in Autumn
You
must not have got 'em
It was probably
a problem at the post office or somethin'
Sometimes my handwriting
is sloppy when I write 'em Anyway, fuck it man how's your sister?
I
remember little Dawnie too, you know I miss her I think Dawn is a
great name for a daughter
I heard about
your mom, too, I'm sorry
Makes me think of my mother's suicide
when some asshole didn't want her.
I know you don't want to hear
this, but I really miss being Chosen with you It was really fun being
half of the Slayers Two I know I really fucked things up, but I'll go
straight Sooner or later you'll still think I'm great Please write
back, with lots of love, Faith
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
Dear B- you
still ain't called or wrote, I hope you get the chance I ain't mad, I
just think it's fucked up that you'd ignore me like that If you don't
want to ever visit me you don't have to but you could have at least
sent a short 'screw you'
In a post card in purple crayon, at least
I'd know, man I wish night and day I'd hear from you but never
do.
That's pretty shitty man, you were my fuckin' idol I wanted to
be just like you man, no one likes you more than I do.
I ain't that
mad, I just don't like being lied to.
Remember when you told me we
would always have eachother's back See we have so much in common, I
never knew my father neither And other men would just use my mother,
cheat on her and beat her.
I can relate to the things you're going
through, B Knowing that you're special too helps me think a little
more clearly 'Cause I don't really got much else I even got a tattoo
with your name across the chest.
I've cut myself a few times to watch me bleed The scars that still remain are quite the sight to see See, the life you've lead is real and I admire your streghth to live it My ex-roomie was angry, 'cause I talked about you 24/7 But she don't know you like I know you, B, no one does She don't what it was like for people like us growing up You've got to write me back, B. I'm the biggest person you'll ever throw away Pease out, this is Faith P.S. We should get back together someday.
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
Dear Misses 'I
am so much holier than thou'
This will be the last letter I EVER
write your ass It's been over a year and no word. I don't deserve
it?
I've been a fucking saint in this prison, my behavior has been
perfect!
So this is my note written in blood. I hope you see
it.
All you ever saw in me was a child and a misfit.
You know
that song by Phil Collins from "The Air In The Night"?
About
that guy who could have saved that other guy from drowning?
But
didn't? Then Phil saw it all then at his show he found him?
That's
kinda how this is. You could have rescued me from drowning.
Now
it's too late. I can't stand the thought of you thinking of me and
frowning
And all I wanted
was a lousy letter or a call.
I hope you know someday you're also
gonna fall!
I loved you B, we could have been great together We
would have been the greatest slayers and be known forever That is
gone now and its all your fault You had to go and be the almighty
responsible adult You see B- Maybe I'm just the Psycho Slayer after
all I just took my dinner fork and threw a gaurd against the wall But
I didn't slit her throat, I saved that for the girl who called me a
freak You should have heard her, not so tough now, bitch, you're so
weak Well gotta go, I'm near the highway and losing blood fast See
you in Hell, B; It sure has been a blast.
Faith
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
Dear Faith- I
meant to write sooner but I've just been busy Heard through the
grapevide cordy's been visiting, how is she?
Look, I'm glad you
like Dawnies name, and I'll tell her that Maybe she'll finally see
that her birth name's is not so bad I want you to know that really I
do miss you Don't think I was ignoring you or trying to diss you.
I
liked when we used to go to the bronze for a night of dancing And
then we'd go to your place for some after slaying action
And what was
that about getting back together?
Didn't you know I've wanted that
since, like, forever?
I am just waiting for things to getter
better, And I'll start by getting you this letter.
I just hope it
reaches you in time
before you hurt yourself, I think you'll be
just fine I'm glad that you think about me, but Faith, why are you so
mad I hope you understand that I do want to be Slayer Sisters again I
guess I'm still scared you'll do some crazy shit I saw this one thing
in the news that totally made me sick.(Maybe you were there) This one
girl in your prison was found dead on the side of the road She first
went on a rampage or something and she slit some peoples'
throats
On
her arms she cut some words
'Should have been there to guide me
through'
Come to think about it
It was-
It was you
Shit.
Eminem
Stan
CHORUS:
My
tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the
morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I
could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me
that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
My tea's gone cold,I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
VERSE 1:
Dear Slim, I
wrote you but you still ain't callin'
I left my cell, my pager,
and my home phone at the bottom I sent two letters back in autumn You
must not have got 'em It probably was a problem at the post office or
somethin'
Sometimes I
scribble addresses too sloppy when I jot 'em But anyways, fuck it,
what's been up man, how's your daughter?
My girlfriend's pregnant
too, I'm out to be a father If I have a daughter, guess what I'm-a
call her? I'm-a name her Bonnie.
I read about
your uncle Ronnie too, I'm sorry I had a friend kill himself over
some bitch who didn't want him.
I know you probably hear this
everyday, but I'm your biggest fan.
I even got the underground
shit that you did with Scam.
I got a room
full of your posters and your pictures, man.
I like the shit you
did with Ruckus too, that shit was fat.
Anyways, I hope you get
this man, hit me back, just to chat Truly yours, your biggest fan,
this is Stan.
CHORUS:
My tea's gone cold,I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
VERSE 2:
Dear Slim, you
still ain't called or wrote, I hope you have the chance.
I ain't
mad, I just think it's fucked up you don't answer fans.
If you
didn't want to talk to me outside your concert You didn't have to but
you could have signed an autograph for Matthew.
That's my little
brother, man. He's only 6 years old.
We waited in the blistering
cold for you for 4 hours and ya just said no.
That's pretty shitty
man, you're like his fuckin' idol He wants to be just like you man,
he likes you more than I do.
I ain't that
mad, but I just don't like bein' lied to.
Remember when we met in
Denver, you said if I write you You would write back. See, I'm just
like you in a way.
I never knew my father neither.
He used to
always cheat on my mom and beat her.
I can relate to
what you're sayin' in your songs.
So when I have a shitty day, I
drift away and put 'em on.
Cause I don't really got shit else, so
that shit helps when I'm depressed.
I even got a tattoo with your
name across the chest.
Sometimes I even
cut myself to see how much it bleeds.
It's like adrenaline. The
Pain is such a sudden rush for me.
See, everything you say is
real, and I respect you 'cause you tell it.
My girlfriend's
jealous 'cause I talk about you 24/7.
But she don't know you like
I know you, Slim, no one does.
She don't know what it was like for
people like us growing up.
You've gotta call me man. I'll be the
biggest fan you'll ever lose.
Sincerely yours, Stan. PS: We should
be together too.
CHORUS:
My tea's gone cold,I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
VERSE 3:
Dear Mr. "I'm
too good to call or write my fans"
This'll be the last
package I ever send your ass.
It's been six months and still no
word. I don't deserve it?
I know you got my last two letters, I
wrote the addresses on 'em perfect.
So this is my
cassette I'm sending you. I hope you hear it.
I'm in the car right
now. I'm doing 90 on the freeway.
Hey Slim, "I drank a fifth
of vodka, ya dare me to drive?"
You know that song by Phil
Collins from "The Air In The Night"?
About that guy who
could have saved that other guy from drowning?
But didn't? Then
Phil saw it all then at his show he found him?
That's kinda how
this is. You could have rescued me from drowning.
Now it's too
late. I'm on a thousand downers now, I'm drowsy.
And all I wanted
was a lousy letter or a call.
I hope you know I ripped all o' your
pictures off the wall.
I love you Slim, we could have been
together. Think about it.
You ruined it now, I hope you can't
sleep and you dream about it.
And when you dream, I hope you can't
sleep and you scream about it.
I hope your conscious eats at you
and you can't breathe without me.
See Slim, screaming shut up
bitch, I'm trying to talk Hey Slim, that's my girlfriend screaming in
the trunk.
But I didn't slit her throat, I just tied her up, see I
ain't like you.
'Cause if she suffocates, she'll suffer more, and
then she'll die too.
Well, gotta go, I'm almost at the bridge
now.
Oh shit, I forgot, how am I supposed to send this shit out?
screeching tires, crashing sounds, car splashes into the water
CHORUS:
My tea's gone cold, I'm wondering why I got out of bed at all the morning rain clouds up my window and I can't see at all And even if I could it'd all be grey, but your picture on my wall it reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad
VERSE 4:
Dear Stan, I
meant to write you sooner, but I've just been busy.
You said your
girlfriend's pregnant now, how far along is she?
Look, I'm really
flattered you would call your daughter that.
And here's an
autograph for your brother: I wrote it on your Starter cap.
I'm sorry I
didn't see you at the show, I must have missed you.
Don't think I
did that shit intentionally, just to diss you.
And what's this
shit you said about you like to cut your wrists too?
I say that
shit just clownin' dawg, c'mon, how fucked up is you?
You got some
issues, Stan, I think you need some counselin'
To help your ass
from bouncin' off the walls when you get down some.
And what's this
shit about us meant to be together?
That type of shit'll make me
not want us to meet each other.
I really think you and your
girlfriend need each other.
Or maybe you just need to treat her
better.
I hope you get to read this letter.
I just hope it
reaches you in time.
Before you hurt yourself, I think that you'd
be doin'
just fine
If you'd relax a little. I'm glad that I
inspire you, but Stan Why are you so mad? Try to understand that I do
want you as a fan.
I just don't want you to do some crazy shit.
I
seen this one shit on the news a couple weeks ago that made me
sick.
Some dude was drunk and drove his car over a bridge And had
his girlfriend in the trunk and she was pregnant with his kid And in
the car they found a tape but it didn't say who it was to Come to
think about it...his name was...it was you.
DAMN!
