[Instrumental] [Intro] [vinyl crackle, Rhodes electric piano playing jazz chords] When I needed support, you backed me up What you could give was always enough We never had to think or act the same You're still my mom, and that will never change [Main Theme] [boom-bap drum beat enters, syncopated electric bass] [clean electric guitar with staccato riffs] [ambient bird chirping sounds] [Verse 1] Our tastes can be miles apart, that's true A lot of what you like isn't what I'd choose Some of what I love isn't your thing at all Still, none of that changes the bond that we have Different opinions can stay as they are No need to fake it or take it too far We're different people in plenty of ways Even so, the bond between us stays good [Pre-Hook] You stood by me when I needed a hand So I'll stand by you whenever I can Different tastes never changed what we have If it matters to you, then I've got your back [Hook] My mom, I know we don't see everything the same My mom, but that never gets in our way You gave me support when I needed a hand I'll give it back whenever I can Whatever you choose, if it matters to you I'll stand behind what you want to pursue We don't need to match for the bond to stay strong I've got your back, because you're my mom [Verse 2] Help came from you when I needed a hand Never made a show; you just did what you can Sometimes support meant simply being there Other times you stepped in because you cared I remember that, even if I don't say much Big words never mattered that much to us Ours works well without making it deep Simple and solid is enough for me [Verse 3] Need something from me? Just tell me the plan When it is in my reach, I'll do what I can Maybe your choice isn't one I would make That doesn't mean I won't help anyway Your plans are yours; I respect what you choose I don't need to love the same things you do Something you love still matters to me Helping where I can is what I'll always do [Hook] My mom, I know we don't see everything the same My mom, but that never gets in our way You gave me support when I needed a hand I'll give it back whenever I can Whatever you choose, if it matters to you I'll stand behind what you want to pursue We don't need to match for the bond to stay strong I've got your back, because you're my mom [Verse 4] Plenty of things you like aren't for me Same goes the other way, naturally Different opinions can stay what they are No need to turn them into something hard Your life is yours, and mine is mine Support doesn't mean we both think alike Giving each other room keeps things straight Showing up when needed matters more to me [Verse 5] This bond doesn't need to become something deep What we already have works fine for me A good relationship doesn't need a speech Being there when needed says enough You know how I am; I know how you are Neither of us needs to copy the other Despite all the things we don't have in common That's still my mom; differences don't change that [Hook] My mom, I know we don't see everything the same My mom, but that never gets in our way You gave me support when I needed a hand I'll give it back whenever I can Whatever you choose, if it matters to you I'll stand behind what you want to pursue We don't need to match for the bond to stay strong I've got your back, because you're my mom [Bridge] Taste can differ Our own views Separate interests Personal ways Things you like I like mine That's completely normal Fine by me Need my help Tell me what you need When I can help Count on me [Verse 6] Time moving forward won't change where I stand Keep doing what you love; I'll help where I can Anything you want to try is your call My own taste doesn't matter at all Go after the things that you want to pursue Try what you love because it matters to you Where I can support you, I'll do exactly that Because you backed me, I'll always give it back [Pre-Hook] You stood by me when I needed a hand So I'll stand by you whenever I can Different tastes never changed what we have If it matters to you, then I've got your back [Hook] My mom, I know we don't see everything the same My mom, but that never gets in our way You gave me support when I needed a hand I'll give it back whenever I can Whatever you choose, if it matters to you I'll stand behind what you want to pursue We don't need to match for the bond to stay strong I've got your back, because you're my mom [Outro] [drums and bass drop out] [Rhodes piano fades out with vinyl crackle] Being alike was never what made this work Having your support is something I remember Keep doing what matters and doing what you love Where I can help, I'll be there for you
