Get the Card on Me

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Mom, I’m calling from the corner store There’s a line behind me at the door I’ve got the paper, I’ve got the code But the little screen says no [Pre-Chorus] I know it’s late, I know you’re tired I wouldn’t ask if I had another way [Chorus] Please, Mom, don’t pay me—just get the card on me right now I’m standing here with shaking hands, I don’t know what to do somehow Please, Mom, just get the card on me, I’ll make it right when I get home I’m asking you, I’m asking you—please don’t leave me here alone [Verse 2] The cashier’s kind, but the line moves slow My phone is at one percent, you know I can hear your voice inside my head: “Take a breath, kid, don’t panic yet” [Pre-Chorus] I know it’s late, I know you’re tired I wouldn’t ask if I had another way [Chorus] Please, Mom, don’t pay me—just get the card on me right now I’m standing here with shaking hands, I don’t know what to do somehow Please, Mom, just get the card on me, I’ll make it right when I get home I’m asking you, I’m asking you—please don’t leave me here alone [Bridge] I’m sorry for the rush, I’m sorry for the fear I just need to know that you can hear me here One small yes, and I can make it through Mom, I’m counting on you [Final Chorus] Please, Mom, don’t pay me—just get the card on me right now I’m standing here, I hear you say, “I’ve got you, breathe somehow” Please, Mom, just get the card on me, I’ll make it right when I get home I’m asking you, I’m asking you—thank you for picking up the phone [Outro] Mom, I’m coming home Thank you for picking up the phone