Lyric discussion by slade 

Cover art for Straight to Hell lyrics by Drivin' N' Cryin'

A kid has to deal with a town's scorn because his mom is a known harlot. His mom doesn't want him to end up like her and applies a double standard to his activities. His girlfriend's mother thinks he is a scumbag, so he runs away with his girlfriend. Of course, he still yearns for his mothers approval despite her actions towards him.