Underage
Youthful Rebellion: Joey Adams' Underage Adventures
Lyrics
Well I was seventeen down at Circle K
Reflecting on being seventeen and at Circle K, possibly attempting to purchase tobacco.
Tryin' to get some dip by the end of the day
Expressing the desire to buy "dip" (chewing tobacco) before the day ends.
Walked right in with my sunglasses on
Entering Circle K with sunglasses, trying to appear older.
Trying to look older by standing up tall
Attempting to look older by standing up tall.
And the clerk behind the counter, she could tell
The clerk perceives the speaker as underage.
She said "Son ya gotta be just a little bit older
The clerk advises the speaker to wait a bit longer to be of legal age.
Till you're not looking right over your shoulder
Emphasizing the need to avoid being caught breaking the rules.
A few more years you'll be good as new
The clerk suggests that a few more years will make the speaker legally able to purchase.
You can come in and getcha some chew
Anticipating a time when the speaker can buy chewing tobacco without issue.
Now c'mon don't you look so amazed
Encouraging the speaker not to be surprised or shocked by the situation.
Yeah I could tell you're underage"
The clerk confirms the speaker is underage based on their appearance.
Now a couple years later I was out with some friends
Jumping ahead a few years, the speaker is now at a concert with friends.
Down at a concert drinkin' Natty Light cans
Drinking Natty Light (beer) at the concert.
Cop came over said "Can I see some ID?"
A police officer asks for ID, suspecting the speaker is underage.
I was so nervous I was shaking at the knees
The speaker is nervous and shaking when asked for ID.
And when my mom found out she was mad as hell
When the speaker's mom learns of the situation, she is angry.
She said "Son ya gotta be just a little bit older
Mom reiterates the importance of being older to avoid legal issues.
Till you're not looking right over your shoulder
Highlighting the need to be cautious and avoid getting caught.
A few more months you'll be good as new
Mom suggests that with a few more months, the speaker will be legal to drink.
You can come in and drink all the booze
Looking forward to a time when the speaker can freely enjoy alcoholic beverages.
Now c'mon don't you look so amazed"
Similar to the first encounter, urging the speaker not to be surprised.
Yeah that's how I got an underage
Summing up how the speaker got caught for underage drinking.
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