Letras
You're folding shirts in the hallway
Talking like it's any day
But the boxes by the front door
Say I'm going my own way
You tuck my hair like I'm still five
Ask if I've got enough knives
You hide your worry in a half-smile
Blinking back the shine in your eyes
Mama
Stay a little longer
Sit with me at this kitchen table
Tell that story 'bout the summer rain
When the roof leaked over the cable
Laugh so hard that your tea gets colder
Hold my hand like I'm still smaller
I'm leaving
But I'm not gone
Mama
Stay a little longer
You slide a note in my backpack
"Call if you can't sleep"
Pack way too many snacks
Like I'm crossing the whole sea
You say
"You'll see
It goes fast
Don't rush through the good parts"
I memorize the way you stand there
Trying to act like this is easy to start
Mama
Stay a little longer
Sit with me at this kitchen table
Tell that story 'bout the winter storm
When we camped out under the cable
Laugh so hard that our eyes get watered
Hold me close like your only daughter
I'm leaving
But I'm not gone
Mama
Stay a little longer
One more cup of coffee
One more late-night talk
One more "drive safe
Text me"
From the end of the walk
I'm ready
I swear I'm ready
But when I'm strong
You're stronger
So let me be your little kid
Just a little longer (oh)