Jesus And Mama

From Confederate Railroad (and album of the same name) in 1992. Editing the info box tonight because I've noticed that these seem to be the most-oft "mis-heard" lyrics repeated over and over on the internet. These are the correct lyrics.

I made a wish upon a star
That I could have a brand new car
Got tired of wishing
So I stole one

Seventeen and knew it all
My dreams were big but my thoughts were small
So many roads somehow I chose
The wrong one

But Jesus and mama always loved me
Even when the devil took control
Jesus and mama always loved me
This I know

I felt trapped most all my life
Found new kinds of lows and highs
Never been a husband but I've had a lot of wives
To hold me

Headstrong, stubborn, couldn't be told
Like a wild horse that couldn't be rode
A rainbow chaser hungry for gold
And still searchin'

But Jesus and mama always loved me
Even when the devil took control
Jesus and mama always loved me
This I know

I wish mom could see me now
And how I've turned it all around
Lately I've been going down
The right road

Life's a picture that you paint
With blues and grays, cans and can'ts
Heaven knows I'm not a saint
But I know

Jesus and mama always loved me
Even when the devil took control
Jesus and mama always loved me
This I know

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[AllyCatt62]

beautiful inspiring song-used to like this one-gives us all hope that we are not alone-makes us think about family and god

thank you

I lost my husband 2 years ago heartfailure-it's took me a while to move on

[StrangeFictionFanMag]

@AllyCatt62 sorry to hear about your husband. Take care.

[Kimberliss42]

Played this at my son's funeral... He was 20-years-old and was killed in a head-on collision with his girlfriend.. He loved this song. I miss him so much... And his boys have gone through hell not having him around..

I love and miss you, Brian... I'll see you soon,,,,

[StrangeFictionFanMag]

@Kimberliss42 Very sorry to hear about your son. Take care.

[stretchgreat]

This is one of my favorite songs by a band which is underappreciated! Thanks for posting and should you have other Confederate Railroad songs to share love to listen to them.

[bonoTheKlown]

thank you for posting thissong. have been looking for it for a long time. it is a great song. have seen the others but the original is what i wanted to hear.

[chrismott99]

2 people have no soul.

[annegrethe46]

Beautiful <3

[AllyCatt62]

pretty-sweet song-good lyrics-

[ajmcwilliams1988]

i love it what a song

[StrangeFictionFanMag]

@Judyp77 Free will, but it's a double-edged sword. There's a lot of leeway depending on where you get your religious instruction. What was so insightful about Ben's video was that anyone, regardless of belief, could feel moved by his experience. There are many questions and few concrete answers about the afterlife; we mostly do not know what will happen until we get "there". He was comforted by his sneak preview. I'm glad he had a chance to share with the world. Happy New Year.

[Judyp77]

@StrangeFictionFanMag ....I did watch Ben's video but was disappointed that he never mentions Jesus. Someone on that site told me to watch another video that he says Ben is very open with his thoughts on God. I haven't watched it yet but will soon. It's just that as a Christian I believe you can only go to heaven one way. And that is by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. Obviously others don't agree. That's why God gave us all free will, huh?