My Name Can't Be Mama

Things are gettin' better but right now it's not lookin' great
The ceiling's still spinnin' from a night that went too late
I used to sleep this off and let this shame just melt away
But not for tiny feet in hallways callin' out my name
It's not that I don't love you, I wouldn't touch the hands of time
It's not that I don't long to feel your tiny hand in mine
I'm not a perfect woman, Lord, I don't wish it all away
My name can't be Mama today
Today I didn't listen to the voice inside my head
I peeled out of the driveway, left my family in bed
No, it wouldn't be easier to just quit the road to stay home
I'd lose myself inside the halls, unsatisfied and alone
Sometimes all I want is to run back to you at night
To rock you to sleep and keep the blues out of your eyes
I'm not the kind of woman that would throw it all away
And my name can't be Mama today
I drive my mother crazy out here travelin' the world
Free-wheelin' in the city, I'm a solitary girl
I'm livin' in the moment, knowin' there might come a day
But my name can't be Mama today
It's not that I don't want to, I just don't want to today
I'm not a fan of mornings and I love my Chardonnay
No, I'm not saying "never," I won't wish it all away
But my name can't be Mama today
My name can't be Mama today