Daniel James: Music
Out On Their Own
(Daniel James)
2007-05-01
Daniel James Martinusen
Sayonara to mom and dad
So long, see ya to my teachers in school
I’m eighteen, now I can do what I want
No more havin’ to follow the rules
I’m gonna get a job and I’m gonna be rich
Daddy, can you help me, I’m stuck in the ditch
(Chorus)
It happens every summer to fathers and mothers
Another one’s out on their own
It’s really kind of funny how they’re always out of money
But they want you to leave them alone
Another one’s out on their own
Mama, can I borrow a few more things
I need some more spoons and a couple of plates
And Daddy, my car’s runnin’ funny today
Can I borrow some money to go on a date
I’ll pay you right back in a couple of days
But don’t keep tellin’ me I need to save
(Repeat chorus)
(Bridge)
Well, they turned off the lights, they took the car and the phone
If I don’t pay the rent I’ll have to move back home
(Repeat chorus)