[Verse] Paw came stumblin’ through the screen door, boots heavy on the floor, His breath reeked of whiskey, just like the nights before. Mama stood there waiting, arms crossed and fire in her eyes, "You think I’ll just keep quiet while you feed us more lies?" [Chorus] When Paw comes home late, the whole house shakes, Mama’s voice cuts sharp, and the tension aches. The kids in the corner, whisperin’ real low, Hoping this time the storm won’t blow. [Verse 2] Mama slammed the skillet down, said, "You’ve had enough," "We’re raisin’ these kids, and life’s already tough." Paw slurred back, "It’s just one night, don’t make a fuss," But Mama’s been tired of cleaning up the rust. [Chorus] When Paw comes home late, the whole house shakes, Mama’s voice cuts sharp, and the tension aches. The kids in the corner, whisperin’ real low, Hoping this time the storm won’t blow. [Bridge] Little Johnny hollered, "Stop it, y’all, don’t you see?" "We’re just kids trying to grow up, let us be." Sally held her doll tight, tears on her face, The argument left us all feeling out of place. [Verse 3] Paw dropped his head, shame heavy in his chest, "I’ll do better, darlin’, I’ll try my best." Mama wiped her tears, but the hurt still stayed, And the kids prayed for peace at the end of the day.
