Parents Get High

I remember their parties
Everybody talking just little too loud
Up past my bedtime
Maneuvering through the crowd
Cigar smoke and whiskey
Telling stories 'bout the war
Somehow my father
Fell asleep on the living room floor

What made my parents get high?
What made my parents get high?

Sometimes they kept it like a secret
Sometimes it seemed like everybody would know
You try to figure out the meaning
Of things I was too young to know
But lovers share glances
And give themselves away
They had a world where they played
The way that children play

What made your parents get high?
What made your parents get high?
What made your parents get high? Oh my, oh my

So hugs and kisses
We both love you, but it's time to sleep
Your dreams are gonna take you
Somewhere complicated and deep
I'll build a fire
Momma, put a record on
Let's plan for the future
Let's sing our special song

What makes your parents get high?
What makes your parents get high?
What makes your parents get high? Oh why, oh why
What makes your parents get high? Oh my, oh my