You Are Your Mother's Child

I remember the day you appeared on this earth

With eyes like the ocean

Got blood on my shirt

From my camera angle it looked like it hurt

But your mama had a big old smile

We drove you home saw your yellowing skin

Packed a few things and drove you back again

Stayed up all night worrying wondering

What was gonna make it better

Broken bones heal if you set them right

Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicide

Our love's a protective poison

But you are your mother's child

And she'll keep you for a while

One day you'll be grown

Then you'll be on your own

Halloween costume looking real cute

With your pillowcase full

In your astronaut suit

Your cousin the cowboy

He's eyeing your loot

Better watch your Snickers bar

Out on the diamond then you're up to bat

Chewing your big league

Adjusting your hat

Taking a swing and hearing it crack

Look at that apple fly

Tears will dry if you give them time

Life's a roller coaster keep your arms inside

Fear that's a big emotion

But you are your mother's child

And she'll have you for a while

But someday you'll be grown

Then you'll be on your own

Posing for pictures cap and a gown

Summer is coming you're driving around town

Everyone's asking what you're gonna do now

I know you're gonna make a splash

And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind

Take her to dinner and kiss her goodnight

What I couldn't teach you soon you will realize

She's the only thing that matters

Although he's a bastard make your papa proud

Your a fine young man and I got no doubt

That you're gonna do this better

Because you are your mother's child

She had you for a while

But now you are grown

And you're making it on your own

Well now that you're grown

May you never feel this alone