Baby girl, Im watching over you And our mother told us what we cannot do Its pouring down, its taking over you Thank God our mother told us what we cannot do Youve got the lines Youve got the makeup to make it out alive Did you forget what water does to your crooked smile? Wash it away and youre left with nothing Nothing but a face Thank God our mother taught us what we cannot erase Climb up the ladder Dont drop your eyes until you hit the top
Its scary up there if you dont say your prayers before you start to fall People below you Youre sure theyll catch you But you are wrong Thank God your mother finally showed you where you belong Youve got the sad lies Youve got the bad guys on your side And pretty girls that break my sister To me shell confideits getting higher, its my last chance now Dont say no Thank God our mother told us where you will go