[Verse 1]
I remember the day you appeared on this earth
With eyes like the ocean, got blood on my shirt
From my camera angle, it looked like it hurt
But your mama had a big old smile

[Verse 2]
We drove you home, saw your yellowing skin
Packed a few things and drove you back again
Stayed up all night worrying, wondering
What was gonna make it better

[Chorus]
Broken bones heal if you set them right
Get your fine tooth comb from the barbicide
Our love's a protective poison
But you are your mother's child
And she'll keep you for a while
Oh, one day, you'll be grown
Then you'll be on your own

[Verse 3]
Halloween costume, looking real cute
With your pillowcase full, in your astronaut suit
Your cousin, the cowboy, he's eyeing your loot
Better watch your Snickers bar
[Verse 4]
Out on the diamond, and you're up to bat
Chewing your Big League, adjusting your hat
Taking a swing and hearing it crack
Look at that apple fly

[Chorus]
Tears will dry if you give them time
Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms inside
Fear, that's a big emotion
But you are your mother's child
And she'll have you for a while
But someday, you'll be grown
Then you'll be on your own

[Verse 5]
Posin' for pictures, cap and a gown
Summer is coming, you're driving around town
Everyone's asking what you're gonna do now
I know you're gonna make a splash

[Verse 6]
And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind
Take her to dinner, and kiss her goodnight
What I couldn't teach you, soon, you realize
She's the only thing that matters
[Chorus]
Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud
You're a fine young man, and I got no doubt
That you're gonna do this better
But you are your mother's child
And she had you for a while
But now you are grown
And you're makin' it on your own
Now that you're grown
May you never feel this alone