Conor Oberst - You Are Your Mother's Child

=) The Current studios September 20, 2012 (For the movie "Stuck in Love" aka "Writers" (2013in USA))

I remember the day you appeared on this earth
With eyes like the ocean; Got blood on my shirt
From my camera angle, it looked like it hurt,
but your momma had a big ol' smile
We drove you home, saw your yellowin' skin
Packed a few things and drove you back again
Stayed up all night worryin', wonderin'
What was gonna make it better
Broken bones heal if you set them right
Get that fine toothed comb from the barbicide
Our love's a protective poison
But you are your mother's child
And she had you for a while
Someday you'll be grown, and then you'll be on your own

Halloween costume lookin' real cute
With your pillowcase full in your astronaut suit
Your cousin's a cowboy, he's eyein' your loot
Better watch that Snickers bar
Out on the diamond, you're up to bat
Chewing your Big League, adjusting your hat
Taking a swing and hearing it crack
Look at that apple fly
Well tears will dry if you give them time
Life's a roller coaster, keep your arms inside
Fear, that's a big emotion
But you are your mother's child
And she has you for a while
But soon you'll be grown, then you'll be on your own

Posing' for pictures, cap and a gown
Summer is coming, you're drivin' 'round town
And everyone's askin' what you're gonna do now
I know you're gonna make a splash
And find you a sweetheart to treat you so kind
Take her to dinner and kiss her goodnight
What I couldn't teach you, soon you'll realize
She's the only thing that matters
Although he's a bastard, make your papa proud
You're a fine young man and I got no doubt
That you're gonna do this better
Cause you are your mother's child
And she had you for a while
But now that you're grown,
You're makin' it on your own
Now that you're grown, may you never feel this alone!

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