Momma Teach Me


I spent a lonely day inside my head
It took me far too long to get myself out of bed
I wondered where am I, who am I, am I in the right place
So I called you up, so you could set me straight

It was hard to find the words through the endless tears
But you listened patiently to all of your far gone fears
I was trapped in time, it filled my mind, with doubtful worries and regret
Oh, I begged you please, get me out of this self-inflicted mess

Momma teach me how to fly, down this road you’ve already gone by
Momma teach me how to play, with these boys who always run away
Momma teach me how to roam, show me how to be
Momma teach me how to be alone

You had been there years before, you came with just a friend
Left behind your family, a few Hail Mary’s, amen
It was different then, that’s all you said, no excuses, no running home
It was time to live this life, make the journey, be alone

Momma teach me how to fly, down this road you’ve already gone by
Momma teach me how to play, with these boys who always run away
Momma teach me how to roam, show me how to be
Momma teach me how to be alone

I’m walking where your feet were, but I’m losing my footing
I think I lost sight of your light, it’s time to figure out what I’m doing
End up where I’m going, walk in without knowing
A soul

Momma teach me how to fly, down this road you’ve already gone by
Momma teach me how to play, with these boys who always run away
Momma teach me how to roam, show me how to be
Momma teach me how to be alone