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 going to make it better.

Broken bones heal if you set them right
Get your fine-toothed comb from the barbicide
Our love is a protective poison.

You are your mother's child
And she'll keep you for a while
One day you'll be grown and then you'll be on your own.

Halloween costume looking real cute
With your pillowcase full in your astronaut suit
Your cousin the cowboy is eyeing your loot
Better watch your Snickers bar.

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.

Well tears will dry if you give them time
Life is 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 and then you'll be on your own.

Posing for pictures, cap and a gown
Summer is coming you're driving round town
Everyone's asking what you are going to do now?
I know you're going to 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'll realize
She is the only thing that matters.

Although he's a bastard make your papa proud
You're a fine young man and I've got no doubt
That you're going to do this better
Cause you are your mother's child
And she had you for a while
But now you are grown and you're making it on your own
Now that you're grown may you never feel this alone.