

Prompt / Lyrics
(Verse 1) Jayleen just turned eighteen Thought tonight she’d cross the line Kitchen light, confidence Said she’d be just fine Box on the counter there Fork in her hand, no fear One bad idea changed the vibe Yeah, it got real right here (Pre-Chorus) She said “don’t panic, I’m okay” But then she froze and looked our way Called her parents, keys went clink This was not what freedom brings (Chorus) Why’d you take a fork to your hand, Jayleen Eighteen dreams, emergency scene Riding to the ER late night Parents quiet, dashboard light Shot in the back, lesson learned First page flipped, bridges burned You meant to start your life today But Jayleen… you did it that way (Verse 2) Hospital room, paper gown Telling that story all around Doctor nods, trying not to laugh This will last way past tonight Fork in a bag, souvenir Scar that’ll live year to year She’s smiling through the pain again Like “yeah… this tracks for me” (Pre-Chorus) Mom just sighs, dad looks down Silence louder than the sound Eighteen years, one mistake Some learn slow — she learned sharp (Chorus) Why’d you take a fork to your hand, Jayleen Welcome to responsibility Freedom hit with flashing lights Adulting came hard that night Shot in the back, dignity gone But she’ll laugh when she tells this one You meant to start your life today But Jayleen… you did it that way (Bridge (a cappella / harmony stack) No scissors… No plan… Just confidence… And a fork in your hand (Key Change Final Chorus (FULL BOY-BAND DRAMA) Why’d you take a fork to your hand, Jayleen First adult choice, legendary Parents drove, ER doors Now this story’s folklore Shot in the back, still okay Iconic start anyway You didn’t mean to start this way But Jayleen… you did it that way (Outro (soft harmonies) Eighteen years… One fork… No regrets…
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I want it that way parody
3:15
No
12/14/2025