This time . . .
I will be good
I will make sure whatever I do–
The consequences are understood
I won’t be so quick to take so many chances
This time I will tell myself that money’s not the most important thing
No matter what circumstances
This time . . .
I won’t have so much pride
I’ll tell you when I’m mad or hurting
Instead of covering it up and shoving it deeper inside
Oops! Now look, the tears are coming
It’s okay–go ahead, you need to cry
It’s time to slow down, take a break
You can’t keep running!
Wait! Sit down
And ask yourself
Why am I trying so hard
To please someone else?
This time . . .
I will be good
I may even do as I’m told
It just ain’t no fun no more
Hell–I guess you could say
It’s getting kinda old!