Too Wise to Enjoy Lyrics

Stacey thinks back to a time

When the boys would stand in line

But a kind one was so hard to find

They don't call on her anymore

They don't pay for drinks or open doors

Maybe it's a blessing to be ignored

Her mother was never kind

Stacey's youth served to remind

That her best years were behind

But Stacey loved her anyway

It was just the two of them, so today

Stacey moved her in when the sickness came

Stacey knew the shots would hurt

So she'd stay with her mom, and be late for work

Stacey knew it was more than she deserved

Now, she's living on a welfare check

She's panicking and out of breath

She found relief with her mother's death

Stacey volunteers at church

She prays for miracles to occur

And the pastor stares at her

She sees a bit of those old school boys

And a hope she's too wise to enjoy

When he's walking passed her