[Verse 1] You packed my bag in the dark Name on the label Hand on my heart Said “listen more than you speak Stand up for the smaller ones Every week” You folded rules in my clothes “Tell the truth Even when someone says don’t” Little kitchen table talks at night Turned into my sense of wrong and right [Chorus] You’re the first word First law First hand that caught me when I saw How high this world can go How far I might fall You’re the reason I try harder In every test Every chapter Mother You’re the driving force of it all Of it all [Verse 2] You circled lines in my book “Ask one more question than the teacher could” Said “learning isn’t just grades It’s how you treat strangers on the way” You taught me “sorry” means change “Brave” isn’t winning It’s showing your face When I failed You framed the page Said “this is where you started Watch how you’ll change” [Chorus] You’re the first word First law First hand that caught me when I saw How high this world can go How far I might fall You’re the reason I try harder In every test Every chapter Mother You’re the driving force of it all Of it all [Bridge] Some days I rush I forget where I’m from Then your voice in my head says “oh Hold on” “Share your seat Share your light Share your name” And I’m back in that hallway again (yeah) [Chorus] You’re the first word First law First hand that caught me when I saw How high this world can go How far I might fall You’re the reason I try harder In every test Every chapter Mother You’re the driving force of it all Mother You’re the driving force of it all (oh) Of it all
