Stupid Lullabies

Cigarette ashes

And tickets to free dances

And a buck bottle of wine

Under a minute of my time

I'll give you all that I can, son

It may be less than I have, son

Don't break the ties that border us, son

Don't waste my time

You're no son of mine

I've got so many errands to run, son

Fraternize with poker buddies and their cash, son

I spent the better part of my life

Singing you stupid lullabies

And handcuffed tight behind my back

Under your mother's watchful eye

God rest her soul

And God bless a wasted life