Through a Bathroom Wall

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[Verse 1] Johnny finished playing, crowd was heading home, I stepped into the bathroom, he picked up his phone. From somewhere by the doorway, I heard my buddy say, “Hey, Mom, how’s Dad doing? Y’all doing okay?” “I love you. Get some sleep now. I’ll call again tomorrow.” I sat there in that bathroom stall, Trying hard to swallow. [Chorus] It was just a call to Mama, Just checking in on Dad. Just a few familiar words I didn’t know would hurt that bad. Mine are still here, and I love them, But so much gets in the way. I heard, “I love you, are you okay?” And wished I could do the same. He never knew what I was feeling, Never knew I heard at all— I missed my mom and daddy Through a bathroom wall. [Verse 2] He calls them in the morning, Calls again most every night. Somewhere between the sound check And the yellow highway lines. A musician making miles, Still their boy when they pick up, Making sure they’re doing fine, Making sure they know they’re loved. And I’m glad he’s got that closeness, Glad he takes the time to call. I just wasn’t ready for the tears In that little bathroom stall. [Chorus] It was just a call to Mama, Just checking in on Dad. Just a few familiar words I didn’t know would hurt that bad. Mine are still here, and I love them, But so much gets in the way. I heard, “I love you, are you okay?” And wished I could do the same. He never knew what I was feeling, Never knew I heard at all— I missed my mom and daddy Through a bathroom wall. [Bridge] Dementia’s changed the conversations, Mental illness takes its toll. Some days I don’t know how to reach them, But there’s something they should know: I’m still their son, I still need them, Still got things I want to say. “Hey, Mom. I love you, Daddy. Are you two okay?” [Final Chorus] It was just a call to Mama, Just checking in on Dad. Johnny, keep on making those calls, I’m so thankful you have that. I took a breath and washed my face, Let the water run a while. Walked back out to see my buddy, Did my best to find a smile. He’d played his songs all evening, But the thing that touched me most Was hearing him say, “I love you,” To his mama and his folks. [Outro] “Get some sleep. I love you. I’ll call tomorrow.” I stayed there one more minute Before I opened up that door.