You taught me how to whistle and how to tie my shoes,
And how to talk to Jesus in the darkness of my room.
You held my hand when I got stitches,
When one of Tommy Tyler's pitches hit my face.
One time I stole from your purse, then I lied and made it worse.
But you loved me anyway.
Growing up, I remember your amazing grace.
I still feel your arms around me now and then.
I miss you wavin' from the front door
I can't drive by there anymore,
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
Like that again.
You sent me all those letters when I went off to school.
I should've written you back but I was too busy being cool.
Funny how I couldn't wait,
To get you on the phone to say: "Mom, I'm in love."
You were there whether or not I gave a little or a lot
It was enough.
I can still hear you sayin' you're proud of me.
And I remember thinkin' of you as my friend.
I miss you wavin' from the front door
I can't drive by there anymore,
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
Like that again.
I guess I miss you more today cause it's your birthday,
And I couldn't bear for you to spend it here alone.
Wish I could say this to your face,
Instead of talkin' to your name carved in stone.
I can still hear you sayin' you're proud of me.
And I can feel your arms around me, now and then.
There's a hole in my heart
In the shape of you, Mom.
'Cause no one'll ever love me,
No one'll ever love me,
Like that again.