Twelve years old, she’s got my eyes
Talks back quick, but she’s sweet inside
Little one’s ten, still holdin’ my hand
But she’s startin’ to think she’s got her own plan
There’s glitter on the floor and shoes on the stairs
Eye rolls flying like I ain’t even there
But I see their hearts, even when they hide
They’re wild and bright — just like mine
[Chorus]
I’m raisin’ lip gloss and lightning
They’re growin’ fast and they’re always fightin’
One wants space, the other wants a hug
One slams doors, the other still snug
Yeah, I’m holdin’ on through the twist and shout
Laughin’ through the chaos, cryin’ it out
They’re my world, and Lord knows I’m tryin’
Raisin’ lip gloss and lightning
[Verse 2]
No backup plan, no one to call
Just me and them, standin’ tall
Paycheck stretchin’ like a worn-out prayer
But I’m at every game, every braid, every tear
They ask me things I ain’t got answers for
Like why he left and who love’s for
But I tell ‘em truth, I tell ‘em strong
That we don’t need perfect to belong
[Chorus]
I’m raisin’ lip gloss and lightning
They’re growin’ fast and they’re always fightin’
One wants space, the other wants a hug
One slams doors, the other still snug
Yeah, I’m holdin’ on through the twist and shout
Laughin’ through the chaos, cryin’ it out
They’re my world, and Lord knows I’m tryin’
Raisin’ lip gloss and lightning
[Bridge]
One day they’ll see what love looks like
In a woman who stayed and learned how to f***t
With nothing but hope and midnight drives
And the courage to keep their dreams alive
[Final Chorus]
I’m raisin’ lip gloss and lightning
They keep me up but they keep me shining
One’s a fire, the other’s a flame
Both got my spirit runnin’ through their veins
Yeah, I’m holdin’ on through the twist and shout
Dancin’ in the mess, workin’ it out
They’re my world, my reason, my lightin’
Raisin’ lip gloss and lightning