How I Grew Up

In my teen years, all I could ever think of is pressure from peers
Between smoking lye, or turning bottles on their upsides
The thing is, in the high school years peers got influenced
Even after watching commercials showing reasons why one shouldn't do it
In truth, part of those actions are confusing
Why would one want to risk their innocence for euphemisms?
Some friends I had to back out on due to different touches I was losing with them
We can't talk about music or religion, politics or crucifixes
I always lose them when it comes to religion
I was taught that when we had a strong belief, we'd never be lost
At least if we kept that path, and at most
If I could sit them down and explain that math, then we wouldn't be sold short
By the plethora of items deemed reasonable by the world
It makes no sense when people my age are having young boys & girls
So in turn, all I can do is be loyal to what I believe in
I have certain standards and I'll keep doing my best to keep them