hey mom   i'm sorry i caused you such grief   i just couldn't see another way out   i guess i was just thinking about me      between a rock and a hard place was i   and i know it's not much of an excuse   but i was trying to figure things out      and i know i hurt you   and i'll be the first to agree   that you didn't deserve what i did   but i hope you'll forgive me   and things will be fine   i just wish i could promise   that i'll be alright