[Verse 1] Mama set the jug down slow Looked at me with that stern old glow Said, "Boy, don't gulp what you can't hold Some things need time to get bold" She tapped the glass with one knuckle thin Said, "Let that old milk settle in If it turns on you, don't make a fuss Just treat it right, like you would us" [Pre-Chorus] When the curds come rollin' through Don't act like you ain't got a clue Take it easy, go careful and wise There's a lesson in that cloudy surprise [Chorus] You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Don't let it rush right past your will You better chew your milk You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Curdled milk is something still You better chew your milk [Verse 2] She said, "Son, it's a fragile thing Needs respect for the road it brings A sour little truth in a white glass dress Still can be fine if you mind your mess" I laughed, she frowned, then cracked that grin Like she knew I'd come around again "Don't waste a drop, don't lose control Even the hard stuff can feed your soul" [Pre-Chorus] When the curds come rollin' through Don't act like you ain't got a clue Take it easy, go careful and wise There's a lesson in that cloudy surprise [Chorus] You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Don't let it rush right past your will You better chew your milk You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Curdled milk is something still You better chew your milk [Bridge] She said, "Life goes bad in a hurry So don't you drink your days in a hurry" Hold it a while, let it sit just right Even spoiled things can guide your life [Chorus] You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Don't let it rush right past your will You better chew your milk You better chew your milk You better chew your milk Curdled milk is something still You better chew your milk
