Mama said
Mama said

Little Tommy as he said his name
The teacher jots it down
Where's your hall pass, boy
His smile turn to frown
I left it at home, spoke this child
I'm sorry Mrs. Ma'am
Well that's a hard luck way
Sorry, not today

Kiss him on the cheek
As he skips out to the bus
But just as it drives away
You see him start a fuss
Gimme back my hat
The boy begins to clinch
It's not yours anymore
As he gave him just a little pinch

That's just the way it goes
But why
He cannot feel his toes
Up to his flooded eyes
And he thinks

What is this feeling now, that's got me by the mind
I do not understand it, I could use a little time
It's making no mistake, now
It's crawled up in my head
This anger feels like raging now
Just go home and go to bed

She trailed out to the walkway
Of her brand new neighbor's house
Not a shy hand
In this new land
Knock knock on the door
Who's there
But a young girl, nothing more
Go away
I brought a pie
Go away
But why?
I don't have to justify myself to you, little girl
You'll never understand
Just run home to your mommy
Go back to your old land

As the tears flow from her eyes

What is this feeling now, that's got me by the mind
I do not understand it, I could use a little time
It's making no mistake, now
It's crawled up in my head
This anger feels like raging now
Just go home and go to bed
Just sleep forever
Don't want the world inside my head
Go away
Go away
I'll never understand

Mama said it was ok
Mama knows best
She's never lied to me before
Loving words
Make me feel alright
It's gonna be alright, alright

Here they are
The boy and girl before
The boy from the bus
And the little girl at the door
But many days have passed
Both stand here, twenty-four

To mourn the passing
Of the mother they both shared
So bitter and so cold today
Only these two came and cared
She was with them when they felt so bad
She was with them when they were scared

What is this feeling now, that's got me by the mind
I do not understand it, I could use a little time
It's making no mistake, now
It's crawled up in my head
This sad fear feels like raging now
Just go home and go to bed

No mother to make you better
You're all grown up and now
It's time for you to face the world
Go make your mother proud

Your child has returned from school today
From her first day
And you kiss her on the nose
From her eyes the tears, they flow