You Are Your Mother’s Child

Lyrics

[Verse 1] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Chorus] 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 Oh, one day, you'll be grown Then you'll be on your own [Verse 3] 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 [Verse 4] Out on the diamond, and you're up to bat Chewing your Big League, adjusting your hat Taking a swing and hearing it crack Look at that apple fly [Chorus] 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 [Verse 5] Posin' 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 [Verse 6] 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 realize She's the only thing that matters [Chorus] Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud You're a fine young man, and I got no doubt That you're gonna do this better But you are your mother's child And she had you for a while But now you are grown And you're makin' it on your own Now that you're grown May you never feel this alone