My heart's on fire
But I can't give up
I've had this dream forever
Still I doubt my luck
When things get scary
And I'm missing home
There's a voice I always reach for
When I need it most

Oh mama said
You should always take the leap
If you go and scrape your knees
You're not gonna bleed forever
When I was young
And I couldn't fall asleep
She would come and sing to me
Now it's in my head forever

She taught me manners
But never compromise
I got a little of her courage
Wish I got her eyes
Bluer than the ocean
On our front drive
Been a while since I've been there
Always in my mind

Oh mama said
You should always take the leap
If you go and scrape your knees
You're not gonna bleed forever
When I was young
And I couldn't fall asleep
She would come and sing to me
Now it's in my head forever