Mama used to tell me

Little babies like you are special.

Little babies like you are worth my love.

Mama used to tell me 

To grab Daddy's hand if I was scared.

Mama used to tell me

If I didn't shape up I was sleepin' with the dogs.

Mama used to tell me

I wasn't born a free man, 

Since I was just a woman. 

Mama never told me

That I was stronger than an earthquake.

Mama didn't tell me 

I was a better man 

Then most men.

Mama never told me

I had the courage of a lion.

She only used to tell me

I was too small

To understand.

Mama used to tell me

"Don't be shy now, love".

Mama used to tell him

"take care of my precious dove".

Now I tell my mama

I can be my own man.

I can look after my own hand.

She too can be a strong

as a fiery earthquake.

You too can be as strong

as a cobra on streets of Maine.