Maria was born in the valley
She wants to be a superstar
She says she wants to move to California
As soon as she gets her car
Maria likes going to parties
She hangs out with the popular crowd
She says she doesn’t mind
If I stay with her tonight
But I ain't messin' around
And I can’t be your savior
I can’t save you from yourself
But stay with me, I swear, baby, we’ll be fine
We’ll be fine
Maria got caught up in substance
Problems that made her bed
She said “Sometimes, I hate my life
Sometimes I think I’m better off dead.”
Maria didn’t know who to turn to
I guess that’s why she turned to me
Said, “I can’t be your hero
But I can try my best to be
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But I can’t save you from yourself
But stay with me, I swear, honey, we’ll be fine
We’ll be fine. Fine
Maria, please don’t give me up
This is only the beginning
Maria, will you wait for me?
Maria, will you wait for me?
And, I can’t be your savior
I can’t save you from yourself
But stay with me, I swear, honey
We’ll be fine
We’re gonna be alright, fine
And I can't save you