Lyrics by April Knoll
All music composition and mixing/mastering by Jinx Jones (@jinxjones)
Melody and vocals by Jess Jones
Momma
1st verse
Momma can’t you look past who you became?
Following in your footsteps was a choice you didn’t make
I’ve been down all the roads that you tried to hide from me
A few led me to tears, others led me to believe
Mistakes, they take a back seat to what’s in front of you
There’s no sense living in what you could and couldn’t do
1st Chorus
But if you wanna look back momma
You’ll see a woman loving her kids
Pullin’ through every time, even when the pieces don’t fit
You can’t teach what you didn’t learn but you did the best you could
Momma my reflection of you is sure looking good
2nd verse
Momma this ain’t the life that you had planned
A baby at eighteen and two more with no ring on my hand
Growing up I watched you struggle through this world alone
It got a little rocky but each choice a stepping stone
To the little girl I was and the woman that I am
The regret I see in your eyes is more than I can stand
2nd chorus
But if you wanna look back momma
You’ll see a woman giving her all
Makin’ those ends meet even with your back against the wall
You can’t see the difference you have made but I think you really should
Momma, my reflection of you is sure looking good
© 2013 April Knoll
