You weren't even 21
Life had only just begun
You kept your head
Held up high with no hope
Traded red white and blue
You did what you had to do
You shed your skin
Cause you couldn't phone home
Oh
Wish I
Wish I could turn back time
So I could hold you tight
Sing you a lullaby
Oh
Wish you
Wish you could see yourself
The way I see you now
Dear Mama,
You were the lifeline for me
(lifeline for me)
Love like no other
So much that I couldn't see
(oh, mama, look at us now)
Walked through the fire
Without burning your feet
Fought every battle and won
Oh Mama,
You gave it all up for me
Now I'm pushing 21
Look at all that we've become
We've been let down
By the ones that we loved
So much stronger than before
Everytime we hit the floor
Powerful women
They're living through us
Oh
Wish I
Wish I could turn back time
So I could hold you tight
Sing you a lullaby
Oh
Wish you
Wish you could see yourself
The way I see you now
Dear Mama,
You were the lifeline for me
(lifeline for me)
Love like no other
So much that I couldn't see
(oh, mama, look at us now)
Walked through the fire
Without burning your feet
Fought every battle and won
Oh Mama,
You gave it all up for me"