Strict momma

You’re standin’ in my heels, lipstick on your face Callin’ it pretty, callin’ it play But baby girl, you don’t need that shine You’re already gold in these eyes of mine Scrollin’ through reels, chasin’ the fame Sayin’ Sephora like it’s got your name Yeah, I sigh when my makeup’s gone But it ain’t the gloss—it’s what you’re leanin’ on I’m your strict momma, always sayin’ no to Tiny shorts, hair slicked-back with a bow You think I’m just killin’ all your fun But I’m tryin’ to shield you from what’s out there comin’ This love runs deep, it don’t let go I’m the guard at the gate when the world says "go" Call me crazy, call me tough But I love you way too much You and your brother, runnin’ wild outside Nerf guns blazin’ like it’s do-or-die Just like we did back in our day When toy wars were just child’s play But now the world’s a little more cold Kids get hurt just for crossin’ the road So I call you in before dark sets 'Cause I don’t take those kinda bets I’m your strict momma, always sayin’ no to Tiny shorts, hair slicked-back with a bow You think I’m just killin’ all your fun But I’m tryin’ to shield you from what’s out there comin’ This love runs deep, it don’t let go I’m the guard at the gate when the world says "go" Call me crazy, call me tough But I love you way too much You ask for Snap, Insta too But baby, I just can’t say yes to you I’ve seen what hides behind those screens It’s not all likes and filtered dreams It ain’t ‘cause I don’t trust your heart It’s just I know how the dangers start One day you’ll roll your eyes at me Say I’m old and just don’t see But I’ve been out there, I’ve paid the price Standin’ between you and sacrifice I’m your strict momma, always sayin’ no to Tiny shorts, hair slicked-back with a bow You think I’m just killin’ all your fun But I’m tryin’ to shield you from what’s out there comin’ This love runs deep, it don’t let go I’m the guard at the gate when the world says "go" Call me crazy, call me tough But I love you way too much I’m your strict momma, holdin’ the line Keepin’ your heart, buyin’ you time You think I’m just rainin’ on your sun But love holds you ‘til the danger’s done So deep it aches, so wide it burns I’d stop the world just to slow your turn Call me harsh, call me rough But I love you way too much .