CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

I’m not like the rest - I can quit any time

I don’t need to use - I’ll stop on a dime

Now these other folks - It’s plain to see

They’ve got a problem - They’re not like me!

I’ve heard what you’ve said - I believe every word

When I go out with my friends - I won’t drink, rest assured

Hey! It ain’t easy - But I know who I am

I’ll go to my meetings - Now that ain’t no scam!

I’ll live with my Ma - Where I’ve been all my life

Of course I’ll move out - If and when I get a wife

No, I’m getting a dog - A puppy if you will

He’ll keep my mind off of drinking - I’ve got time to kill!

A job? I don’t think so - The pay’s way too low

Look at me! Will you - Do I look that slow?

I got straight A’s in grade school - Though high school’s a fog

I don’t think I liked it - I need a memory jog!

Hey listen here buddy - I’m in charge of my life

I come and go as I want to - And don’t worry about strife

Rent I ain’t paying - Or I might have to drink

Get me a nice paying job - Where I won’t have to think!

You know I’m no dummy - I’m really doing okay

What are you all pissed off about - Are you having a bad day

Don’t blame me for your hard luck - I’m just trying to get by

My parents got divorced - If I’m screwed up, that’s why!

Now that we’re on the subject - Ya, sometimes I need a drink

It helps to calm my nerves - So I can really think

Some day you’ll be surprised - When I’m rich and own a car

You’ll see I didn’t need treatment - And that I got so far!