Janine Berdin Lyrics
“SHE WAS ONLY 16”
All her life
Oh, she thought she knew better
She was smart, she was capable, and strong
Oh, she thought that she had it together
Gave her trust, took their word
She was wrong
She was only 16
God, the world is so mean
And you knew that too, the both of you
So how could
You made her feel she didn’t have to worry
Wrapped your lies with a big pretty bow
Booze and sly jokes to make her feel ready
Thought she wanted this, but what does she know?
She was only 16 (she was only 16)
God, the world is so mean
And you knew that too, the both of you
When she looked into your eyes and asked to stop
Didn’t you feel anything?
She was only 16
Unknowing human being
And you knew that too, the both of you
So how could you?
She was still just 16
Smart and keen
But she was only 16