hello mommy, hello dad
this is your pride n joy in the great big world
i’ve graduated, got good grades
now i’m just tryin’ to figure out what it’s been for
i keep my hair cut, and i remember
all the times you told me what living life was for
i watch the TV, i see the news
millions of people arguing about another war

aimless, blameless, just trying to pay my dues
down n out, what now, damned and led by fools

i got a job now, i pay my way
do my laundry 'n got a key to my own front door
i hope you’re proud dad, i love you mom
my student loan’s overdue and my degree sits in a drawer
i pay my taxes, i always vote
but these four walls are reminding me of what i’m not
i must admit, i don’t always pray
army recruiter’s eyein’ me 'cause i’m such a crack shot