"Tried It All Too Soon" lyrics

Daddy's drink—
It never did me right
It was too slow
To bring the devil out of hiding
Mother's words
Were softer than a feather
But no amount of 'em
Could ever get me flying

Don't tell me that
I tried it all too soon
'Cause in the middle of the day
I saw the moon

Size couldn't keep a boy
From off the bar
Lies couldn't keep
My mind off of the jar
I'd steal an elevator car
To find a new set of stars

Early on I grew unafraid of the spank
The rules were for the fools
Who would get caught
Too young to be allowed
To be thrown in the tank—
My fear was shot
By my freedom of thought

Don't tell me that
I tried it all too soon
'Cause in the middle of the day
I saw the moon

Size couldn't keep a boy
From off the bar
Lies couldn't keep
My mind off of the jar
I'd steal an elevator car
To find a new set of stars...