You were right
for holding onto me so tight.
Wouldn’t let me leave
unless I had long sleeves
You cooked me food
and made sure I ate good
Told me about my sister’s past
Since I am the last
You were right
for holding onto me so tight.
Told me about the boys
who treat girls like toys
Didn’t want me to do bad in school
so I won’t be a fool
You’ve done your job well
I’ve grown up to be swell
You were right
for holding onto me so tight.
Everything you told me
at first I didn’t believe
Now that I’ve grown
I should have known
You yelled at me when I did wrong
Your lectures were very long
You were right
for holding onto me so tight.
You watched me grow every day,
and listened when I had something to say.
I know I’m not the best,
but trust me, I try harder than the rest.
You are a part
of my big heart.
And you were right
for holding onto me so tight
You’re so bold
and worth more than gold.
I’m sorry for any pain I’ve caused
Let’s just put that on pause
You’re the best mother ever
even though your moods are like weather
Oh mother, you were so right
for holding onto me so tight.