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Out of Control

from Out of Control by Chris Ifland

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I suspect anyone with a daughter (I have 5) will get this father's lament. Shepherding (perhaps presumptuous) the transformation of a girl to a woman is a journey of unending bewilderment and wonder.

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She was a typical girl in a typical town
She kept her head on her shoulders and her feet on the ground
Then she moved to the front of the boat and she started to rock it

Now she makes her appearance bouncing down the stairs
wearing pink mascara and technicolor hair
She's got those skinny jeans and a cell phone in her pocket

She's got the means to the end and she's playing the role
You'd better watch how you're holding the reins
It's getting out of control

She's up at quarter to 10, she's in the bathroom til noon
She's got the hair dryer whining and just cranking the tunes
Singing all the wrong lyrics and her voice is way off key

Well the tap is still running and the hot water's gone
She's got 17 outfits trying every one on
Baby sister is banging on the door, Hey I gotta pee!

She's going out with her friends and she's gambling her soul
You'd better watch how you're holding the reins
It's getting out of control

Well a teenage daughter is an "E" ticket ride
Praying that she comes out on the other side
You know all you can do some days is survive
and be thankful that she's still alive

She's running out through the door texting OMGs
Everyone's at the park! Dad I need the keys!
I'll get the homework done later and the vacuuming too,
but my friends are so lonely - Dad, what would Jesus do?

She's out late again and it's taking a toll
You'd better watch how you're holding the reins
It's getting out of control

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from Out of Control, released December 5, 2014

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