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