Mommie Dearest

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I loved you like a maybe For way too many years Held on to your tomorrow While you hid in all your fears You wore a grown man’s jacket But you never fit the seams Still I kept sewing up The life you only dreamed [Pre-Chorus] You said, "Baby, trust me" Then you’d turn and let me down Your words were all big promises Your hands kept holding ground [Chorus] I loved your potential Not the man I got You kept me on a loop While you gave me what you’re not Mama’s spare key Mommie dearest in your room I was loving who you’d be While he was loving what you do [Verse 2] You lived with your mama Like she was your wife She cleaned up every mess While I begged for some real life Pain pills in the drawer Denial on your tongue You’d swear you had it handled Then the damage came undone [Pre-Chorus] One minute, you’re sorry Then you make it all my fault Love, then fight, then hurt me Like it was your only thought [Chorus] I loved your potential Not the man I got You kept me on a loop While you gave me what you’re not Mama’s spare key Mommie dearest in your room I was loving who you’d be While he was loving what you do [Bridge] You wanted praise for trying Not the work to change I wanted truth and safety You wanted out of blame So I left the versions You sold me as the truth I don’t need your someday I need somebody who moves [Final Chorus] I loved your potential Not the man I got You kept me on a loop While you gave me what you’re not Mama’s spare key Mommie dearest in your room I was loving who you’d be While he was loving what you do [Outro] No more round and round No more "I’ll be good" I loved your potential And I loved you more than I should