My mother told me
She said Andy
You'll be a man soon
So understand me
Most of this world sees
Women like candy
You'll be a man who
Will be standing for me

My sisters, my daughters and wives
Girls, you will learn are not a shining light
Dedicate some of your life
Stand for them all
Sing it now, me
My sisters, my daughters, and wives
Girls, you will learn are not a shining light
Dedicate some of your life
You will stand for them all

Sing it now
Ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
You don't even have to try
Oh ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
More than you could realize

My mother told me
She said Andy
I know this song may
Seem demanding
But I'll be leaving
And will be handing
All of my love to you
You will be standing for me

My sisters, my daughters and wives
Girls who are learning how to shine their light
Dedicate some of your lives
Stand for them all

Sing it now
Ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
You don't even have to try
Oh lady
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
More than you could realize

I'm not sure if I'm the best one
To carry this torch
I'm a mess and my nose is sore
Fallin' on my face tryin 'to
Break the norm
But I still conform
And I know you see
The mistakes I make and wait
Patiently, for me to replace them
And I can't quite seem
To be the perfect man
That you needed me to be
I need you to believe that
I'll be standing here
I got my sword, I got my shield
And you keep ringing in my ear
Oh Lord

Talking bout me
My sisters, my daughters, and wives
Girls learning how to shine their light
Dedicate some of your life
Stand for them all

Sing it now ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
You don't even have to try
Oh ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
More than you could realize
Ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
You don't even have to try
Sing it ladies
You are beautiful, you are beautiful
More than you could realize