Got a bag of sugar Can't trade it in for salt Dinner's rotting in the kitchen But I know it's not my fault I gave the dog your rations Cause you promised me you'd stay Mama said the flood would wash it all away
Started drinking coffee Cause you hate the bitter taste Started letting Jimmy wrap his arms around my waste I'm saving all my money Cause I've got debts and bills to pay Mama said the flood would wash it all away
Grabbing what I can Before the water breaks the levee But I'm leaving you behind, kid Your bones are just too heavy
Maybe I could make a killing California's not too far I'm desperate and I'm willing and I'm lowering the bar I used to try for happy Now I just try for okay Mama said the flood would wash it all away God, won't the flood come and wash it all away