Mama lyrics

[verse 1]
Mama I know this wasn't part of the plan
I’m not the son you wanna show to your friends
I know you think that I'm less of a man
But you won't say it…
Say it
I know you think you do the best that you can
I think there’s parts of you, you don't understand
You make me question everything that I am
Till I can't say it…
Say it

[Chorus]
You took my voice like I owed it to you
Buried the boy that I still hold onto
Take the rest of me, why don't you?
You close the door I held open for you
Made me ashamed of who I've turned into
Take the rest of me, why don't you?
Yeah, why don't you

[verse 2]
Mama, this house you made was never a home
Did you love us or love the control?
Maybe it's best we all learn to let go
But we can’t say it
So I’ll say it
I painted smiles over all the abuse
Cause I was young and that's what kids do
I was protecting my mom from the truth
But now i’ll say it
Say it
[Chorus]
You took my voice like I owed it to you
Buried the boy that I still hold onto
Take the rest of me, why don't you?
You close the door I held open for you
Made me ashamed of who I've turned into
Take the rest of me, why don't you?

[bridge]
God knows we know ‘almost’
God knows we know ‘almost'
I worked so hard to be your gentleman
Left so many things unsaid
Tried to be your best friend
Until the walls were f*cking caving in
Closets, spilling skeletons
When does it ever end?
Mama, mama, mama
(Mama)
When does it end?
(Mama, mama)
Mama? Mama!

[outro]
You took my voice like I owed it to you
Buried the boy that I still hold onto
Take the rest of me, why don't you?