As a young man I ran crazy throwing caution to the wind,
doing things I later would regret.
Living like the devil,
running around in sin,
and I put my family's patience to the test.
Son,
when I look at you,
it's like holding up a mirror,
and I'm proud of the man you want to be.
But I've seen my share of trouble,
and I doubt I'd be alive if my mama didn't pray for me.
So each night I'd get down on my knees,
and I'd close my eyes and bow my head,
and ask the good Lord,
please,
watch over all my children,
give them everything they need,
like my mama used to pray for me.
Temptation got the best of me more times than I can count,
and I imagine that you'll probably find the same.
Because this family's got traditions
of making bad decisions,
and my wild blood
is pumping through your veins.
So take it from somebody who's been around the block,
I've seen it all, and boy, you best believe
you can learn from my mistakes,
and know that I'll be praying like my mama used to pray for me.
So each night I'd get down on my knees,
and I'd close my eyes and bow my head,
and ask the good Lord,
please,
watch over all my children,
give them everything they need,
like my mama used to pray for me.
Lord, give protection,
and honor,
and a love that is true,
give them strength and courage
to put their faith in you.
So each night I'd get down on my knees,
and I'd close my eyes and bow my head,
and ask the good Lord, please,
watch over all my children,
give them everything they need,
like my mama used to pray for me.
Yeah, my mama, she still prays for me.