Mama, please, listen, just for a while Lately I've got some things on my mind Been using a lot of bad argumentation Oh, got me thinking I need your attention Mama, remember, back in the day Filled with your laughter and happy embrace Being a child ain't always easy Being a grown up, well, that drives me crazy Mama I'm hurt I'm coming home Emotional, I've been told Mama, you know I can be cruel Ain't rational Oh such a fool Mama, I wonder if I may lay My head in your lap for the rest of the day Telling you all of the reasons I weep Saying I love you and then fall asleep Mama you know I don't follow the rules I don't even have all of the tools Guess that is your destiny, right Growing up without a father in life Mama I'm hurt I'm coming home Emotional, I've been told Mama, you know I can be cruel Ain't rational Oh such a fool