Dad and Mom both want me To dress like they both dress. If I don’t follow their rules They think my life is a mess. I understand that they don’t Like the way I wear my hair But, if haircuts are mentioned In the Constitution, tell me where.
I’ll be a mullet-wearing hipster As a dedication to yesterday If ever a day is officially declared Celebrating double-knit polyester. But until that day comes, folks I want you both to know I don’t want to look like I am Character from a television show.
I don’t mean to be picky here But I have suffered the ridicule. I was the only kid dressed up Like a CPA in elementary school. We’re not talking about me Joining a gang of outlaw crooks. I just don’t want to get beat up Because of the way I look.
I’m not shaving ‘***** you’ in The back of my shaved head. Neither do I want to come Dressed as a nerd instead. It’s probably all about moderation And less about modern style But with your kind permission I’d like to talk with you awhile.
Let’s come to some happy medium Where you don’t think it’s a scam That I want to enjoy my youth And be the person I really am. I do understand parental guidance And am grateful that you are here. But please let me get with the times Before I prematurely age ten more years.