I'm turning my back on this life For as long as I can Someone make me star 'Cause I sure as hell can't be a man
I'm too fragile and clever you know And this universe just leaves me cold I'm just hanging around here I'm longing for someone to hold
You always knew didn't you mother You always knew as mothers always do You always knew didn't you mother I was a stranger in this world
This dumb education was never quite part Of my plan So you left me to ruin But I'll always know who I am
I'm too fragile and clever you see And your universe just leaves me cold I'm just hanging around here I'm longing for someone to hold
You always knew didn't you mother You always knew as mothers always do You always knew didn't you mother I was a stranger in this world
Whoever told you that these were the days Of our lives? The sweet boys they crumble And the wicked ones rise and survive And they're running our lives Yes they're running our lives
You always knew didn't you mother You always knew as mothers always do You always knew didn't you mother I was a stranger in this world
On a clear day, I can see myself for miles Oh mother, oh mother, mother