2011 Sobriety Rocks Winner – Best Music

The Dare
by Kelly Gawlak

Verse 1
See that girl across the classroom
Tell me what's her name?
And what's her story?
We've been conditioned not to pay attention
When the topic of interest is ourselves

I know you're afraid
But you have a choice to make

Chorus
You've got a bottle in your left hand
And your brain in your right
Don't throw way your common sense
And drink up, drink up your courage
So you don't have to do what's right

Verse 2
They say it's social suicide
Going against the crowd
But just take one second — look the other way
The boy that sits alone the lunch table
Could be your saving grace

I know you're afraid
But you have a choice to make
Chorus

Bridge
Tell me why we think we're entitled to this —
To wear a crown and walk on others
Compromise our own standards for the sake of acceptance
And do you feel alone when you are coming home
And can't remember what happened the night before

You are better than this, I swear
Time to walk away
Say hello to the ones you pushed away
Don't be afraid

Final Chorus
You've got a bottle in your left hand
And your brain in your right
Don't throw way your common sense
Never throw away your common sense
And drink up, drink up your courage
So you don't have to do what's right

I dare you to do what's right (3X)