When I Met Her Mama

*Her Mama*

Chorus

When I met her mama, I could hardly stand,

I forgot every word that I had planned.

My knees couldn't hold me, my voice was low,

But I loved her too much to turn and go.

I could hardly stand... I could hardly stand,

I forgot every word that I had planned.

Verse 1

The day had finally come,

My heart was beating like a drum.

She smiled and said, "Babe, don't be afraid,"

But my courage slipped away.

I walked up to the front door,

I'd never felt like this before.

The door swung open... there she stood,

Standing tall, just like she should.

Her voice was deep, so calm and clear,

One simple "Welcome"... filled me with fear.

Chorus

When I met her mama, I could hardly stand,

I forgot every word that I had planned.

My knees couldn't hold me, my voice was low,

But I loved her too much to turn and go.

I could hardly stand... I could hardly stand,

I forgot every word that I had planned.

Verse 2

She asked me, "Son, how have you been?"

I tried to talk but stumbled again.

For the first time in all my life,

I started to stutter... I couldn't get it right.

I held my cup with shaking hands,

Hoping she'd understand.

Then she smiled... and everything changed,

Nothing ever felt the same.

That's when I finally came to see,

She wasn't who I thought she'd be.

Bridge

Little by little, I came to know,

Some things take a while to show.

Behind that voice so deep and strong,

Lived a heart that cared all along.

Chorus

When I met her mama, I could hardly stand,

I forgot every word that I had planned.

My knees couldn't hold me, my voice was low,

But I loved her too much to turn and go.

Now every time I hear her voice,

It always fills my heart with joy.

What once filled my heart with fear,

Now feels like home whenever she's near.

When I met her mama, I could hardly stand...

Now I smile every time I can.

Funny how life can change your view...

The heart I feared was kind and true.