Mama's Arms Lyrics - Joshua Kadison

Going back to a tender age 

So full of confusion and rage 

Daddy says, "Boys, your mama's gone" 

There's a hand on your shoulder as you're throwing dirt 

Someone says, "Time heals the hurt 

Little man, you got to keep on keeping on" 

But all you want is mama's arms 

You ride back home in a Limousine 

The saddest car that you've ever seen 

Your brother can not look you in the eye 

Lightning strikes, thunder roars 

An early winter in that heart of yours 

But you swear you won't let them see you cry 

'Cause all you want is mama's arms 

The neighbors come and bring you pies 

Endless words and futile sighs 

And you run up to your room and lock the door 

And there you are in your Sunday best 

The way your mama would have had you dressed 

And you realize it doesn't matter anymore 

'Cause all you want is mama's arms 

'Round and 'round and 'round it goes 

The seasons change the young boy grows 

To understand it's all part of some plan 

You used to wonder what it's all about 

Now those are questions you can do without 

You laugh them off and do the best you can 

But all you want is mama's arms 

All you want is mama's arms