Bad Mother

from Live Enough by KaitRose

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Bad Mother

Most of the time I don't know what you're saying
sounds come out your mouth, and I try to decode them
and I must console you when you throw yourself to the floor
'cus you just can't stand being misunderstood anymore.

I hardly remember the feelings I had before I knew better
but I recall the confusion I felt at my mother's sadness
and I wonder what it was that she would have told me
if she could tell me what she couldn't tell me.

(chorus)
Am I a bad mother to say that I want out of it?
A bad woman to say I'd rather be in
Nashville, New York, Hollywood or Austin,
I'd rather be on my way?
Am I a bad mother to be the one to leave?
A bad woman for wanting to be free?

There's no such thing as an old soul
that's just a nice way to say
that some kid gave you real good advice that one time.
It doesn't do anyone any good
to think they're wiser than their years...
we're all just as naive as the next child.
Was I supposed to want this?
Why didn't someone adequately warn me?
That in finding myself I would lose half of them,
before the end of my life, will I ever understand?

(chorus)
Am I a bad mother to say that I want out of it?
A bad woman to say I'd rather be in
Nashville, New York, Hollywood or Austin,
I'd rather be on my way?
Am I a bad mother to be the one to leave?
A bad woman for wanting to be free?

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from Live Enough, released April 18, 2019

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Kait Rose is a singer, songwriter and guitarist. The Thorns accompany live.

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