So Tight, So Right

You were right
for holding onto me so tight.

Wouldn’t let me leave

unless I had long sleeves

You cooked me food
and made sure I ate good

Told me about my sister’s past
Since I am the last

You were right
for holding onto me so tight.

Told me about the boys

who treat girls like toys

Didn’t want me to do bad in school

so I won’t be a fool

You’ve done your job well
I’ve grown up to be swell

You were right

for holding onto me so tight.


Everything you told me 

at first I didn’t believe

Now that I’ve grown 

I should have known


You yelled at me when I did wrong
Your lectures were very long

You were right 

for holding onto me so tight.

You watched me grow every day,
and listened when I had something to say.

I know I’m not the best,
but trust me, I try harder than the rest.

You are a part
of my big heart.


And you were right
for holding onto me so tight


You’re so bold
and worth more than gold.

I’m sorry for any pain I’ve caused
Let’s just put that on pause

You’re the best mother ever
even though your moods are like weather

Oh mother, you were so right

for holding onto me so tight.