Don't Follow in My Footsteps

Sometimes even mothers make mistakes And I've made my share Though I swear I've tried to be the best I can be But sometimes I forget that you are always there Like a video camera Always watching me Think about your ever-loving mother as a Luminous example Just cause I've an appetite for heartache doesn't mean You need a sample I'm counting on you to exercise good solid judgement Totally different from mine Don't follow in my footsteps And you're gonna be fine You want me to watch your ev'ry movement and expect Me to ignore you? You can go and make your own mistakes or you can let Me make them for you Whenever you see me go down in flames ask the question Why put my hand in the fire? Don't follow in my footsteps These are words to inspire Do as I say not as I do Just to spare the lion's share of what I've been through Just remember everything that I did wrong I did it all wrong for you Who? You? Oh How would you react if I decided to grow up to be a Dancer? I would prob'bly ground you till you're fifty while I thought about the answer I wanna make my life on the stage just like you did Find an original sin Don't pick up any dance steps Don't pick up any actors Don't follow in my footsteps That's a place to begin Now and then you've caught me with a cigarette While wheezing hard and choking Mom, I got the message That's why I decided to quit smoking Whenever I'm in a moment Of doubt, I remember Mom's an infallible guide Don't follow in her footsteps And you'll fill me with pride Moms have got it rough but if you really want a Challenge Be a daughter It's about as hard as walking on or Breathing under water Where do you find a kid who'll just do what She's told to? Ripley's believe it or not Don't Follow in my footsteps You'll Miss a lot of potholes You'll Make it though the minefield It's your very best shot So thank your loving momma Who did it all wrong for you She's a perfect example The key to exactly what not to do