Independent TeenOh being a teen and independentHaving money to pay my own bills and rentOh to not have mom tell me it’s time to cleanMom wouldn’t still treat me like a “tween”Mom would realize I’m a very, important, “teen”I could stay up late at nightBe my own judge I know what’s rightThis is what it would meanFor me to be an independent teenIt would be so great you knowFor me to be able to come and goWhatever I want to do or beWithout having mom dictating to meIt would be so great to be on my ownChat as long as I want on the phoneConcerts, theatre, parties galoreNo more mom telling me to do a choreThis is what it would meanFor me to be an independent teenHaving my very own placeFreedom to wear makeup all over my faceSuddenly I’m feeling butterflies everywhereWant one tattooed on my derrierePerhaps if not there,Then on my lower backRight above the end of my crackDozens of pierced rings around my earsPerhaps chugalugging down some beersEat as much as I want of peanut butter and jellyAnd get a pierced ring on my bellyThis is what it would meanFor me to be an independent teenby Gloria Buono (c) 2004