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Too Much to Ask?
How can you say that you there for me
 When I needed you most you were too busy
 You're only there when it's convenient for you
 Everything always has to be about you.
 
 My friend dies and it affects you
 You have to say something about it
 Because your workers knew him and now they can't cover for you
 
 It always comes back to you
 
 You never have enough time for me
 You're always way too busy
 Today you finally called
 To act as if concerned
 But all you wanted to do was brag
 
 Brag about how you raised money for your benefit
 Brag about how well it went
 and how great a turn out it was
 
 And I sat in silence
 
 I'll tell you a great turn out,
 for a cause that really matters
 
 2500 people, coming to say good bye
 to the greatest guy we've ever known
 who at 16, touched thousands of hearts
 
 That's a great turn out
 Scholarships and marathons being set up
 in honor of this young man
 Bracelets and lanyards being made
 
 Can you say that for yours?
 No.
 
 For once listen to my side of things,
 let me be the one venting
 and talking about how great it was
 For once, let me have the spotlight
 
 For once be my mother
 and comfort me in my time of need.
 Is that really so much to ask?

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