Father John, Mother Margret Ann

They did the twist and watched the Ed Sullivan Show

Went to drive-ins for adventure, but they could never see

Somebody locked the door shut and they're looking for the key

They better cool it down when they fool around

Dad's '57 Chevy is only 2 years old.



And I say "They try to make us try to break us

Saying you can't go out at night

No time for sorrow gotta work tomorrow

Even though that you can do it

They try to make us try to break us

Saying no one comes over tonight

Even though we do it just like they did

Way back in 1959"



Things changed they ran away

Had a child on their wedding day

Sat back and watched the world spin around

You know they tried, tried couldn't make the rent

Too many nights spent getting lit

Your mom and pop were not so innocent you know



And I say "They try to make us try to break us

Saying you can't go out at night

No time for sorrow gotta work tomorrow

Even though that you can do it

They try to make us try to break us

Saying no one comes over tonight

Even though we do it just like they did

Way back in 1959



Well I fucked up and I had a good time

I can't complain

But they tell me to 'cool it down.

Don't you fool around'

Before I die, I wanna live

Look at yourself and you'll see me



They keep telling us how to live your life

Even though that you can do it

They keep telling you how to live your life

Even though we do it just the way they did.