Leanne was mama, she ruled the houseNo shrink in violet, her voice rang outBut she was gentle too, a laugh that made you smile insideShe said she lived in paradiseSo when that lump appeared, she fought so hardWe always thought she'd win with just the scarsThat day the doctor came, Neil held her handShe held her breath, the words were spokenThat they'll not forget, I think you need to getYour affairs in orderI think you need to getYour affairs in orderWhat does that mean?The tears they streamedNeil walked her to the carAnd then they drove on homeAnd then they drove on homeRoss was a clever manMarg was so proudHis published works are stillImportant nowHe planned their house so wellHe planned their house so wellNo details sped, their future setThe words were spokenThat they'll not forgetI think you need to getYour affairs in orderI think you need to getYour affairs in orderWhat does that mean?The tears they streamedIt's something you don't want to hear yourselfOr to someone that you love so muchThere's no easy way to lookSomebody in the eyesAnd tell them there is now a listof the memories I perfectly rememberOn their precious lifeSome may choose to argueOr to question if it's trueSad to say that if you're toldThere's not much you can doI think you need to getYour affairs in orderI think you need to getYour affairs in orderWhat does that mean?The tears they streamIt's something you don't wantTo hear yourself or to someoneThat you love so muchLeanne was mamaShe ruled the house