[Verse 1] There's my number on the backpack There's my signature on file They can find me when they need me ... They've been doing it a while I signed the slips for field trips Put my name where it should be Then somehow, for the biggest talk ... There was no chair left for me [Verse 2] Found a different name on paperwork I had never seen before And a plan that left his mama On the other side of the door They said, "He needs a place to talk." I said, "I've got one too. There's a kitchen light that stays on ... And a mama who loves him through." [Chorus] Mama wasn't invited, But Mama's on the hook I'm good enough to sign the forms ... Not good enough to take a look You can talk about his future While you're keeping me outside But Mama wasn't invited ... And Mama won't be set aside [Verse 3] I know how he hides a worry By pretending it's a joke I know which silence means he's tired And which means something's broke You can learn a lot of language You can earn a fine degree But when all your office lights go out ... He's still coming home to me [Chorus] Mama wasn't invited, But Mama's on the hook I'm good enough to sign the forms ... Not good enough to take a look You can talk about his future While you're keeping me outside But Mama wasn't invited ... And Mama won't be set aside [Verse 4] God knows the child beneath the questions And the tears he doesn't show I can trust Him with tomorrow ... With the things I don't yet know Give me wisdom for the listening Give me courage for the truth Keep my hands and heart wide open ... He still needs a mama too [Bridge] Give his questions room to breathe Give his mother room to hear You can help without replacing The love that's always here [Final Chorus] Mama wasn't invited, But Mama's on the hook I'm good enough to sign the forms ... Not good enough to take a look You can talk about his future While you're keeping me outside But Mama wasn't invited ... And Mama won't be set aside [Outro] You found me for the field trip ... You can find me for this too.
