How can you blame me, it isn't my fault
My daddy was quick with his boot
My mother was distant and didn't show love

Except to the bottle and tube

How can you blame me, it isn't my fault

My teachers were never concerned
My pastor was never attuned to the flock
Except to the wallets and purses


So maybe I drink just a little too much
It helps me forget what I feel

And no one can leave me or hurt me or run
When I'm safely behind the wheel


How can you blame me, it isn't my fault
Society didn't provide
Assistance and treatment and cost-free advice

To help stop the hurting inside

How can you blame me, it isn't my fault

You can see that I have no control
And while you ignore me and let me go free
Prepare to dig another hole