All her life Oh, she thought she knew better She was smart, she was capable, and strong Oh, she thought that she had it together Gave her trust, took their word She was wrong She was only 16 God, the world is so mean And you knew that too, the both of you So how could You made her feel she didn't have to worry Wrapped your lies with a big pretty bow Booze and sly jokes to make her feel ready Thought she wanted this, but what does she know? She was only 16 (she was only 16) God, the world is so mean And you knew that too, the both of you When she looked into your eyes and asked to stop Didn't you feel anything? She was only 16 Unknowing human being And you knew that too, the both of you So how could you? She was still just 16 Smart and keen But she was only 16