Dinner at Maw’s

[intro] “Now y’all hush and pass the gravy. Don’t mind the noises… it’s just the woods digestin’.” [Verse 1] Maw’s got stew on the stovetop hissin’ Somethin’ in the pot got a jawbone missin’ Cousin on the porch still chewin’ raw Said he found meat in the killin’ draw Tablecloth red, but that ain’t no pattern That’s last week’s guest, and he didn’t matter Paw got glass in his church boots still From draggin’ that preacher up Breakbone Hill Auntie got teeth like busted glass Laughs real sweet when she cuts your gas We eat quiet, forks in rhythm Sayin’ grace to the burlap system [chorus] Dinner at Maw’s, don’t ask what’s served If the meat screams back, just say, “Yes, sir” We bless our b***d and pass that plate Then bury the bones by the outhouse gate Dinner at Maw’s, bring your own k***e ‘Cause the roast might twitch like it’s got new life You don’t leave till the sun come back Or till Burlap knocks with a welcome smack [Verse 2] There’s somethin’ scratchin’ in the cellar pit Maw says, “That’s just cousin—it’s fine, let it sit” Brother got one eye and a burlap bib Lickin’ gravy off a shovel rib The fan don’t spin but the air still crawls With a buzz like flies at the drywall scrawls Ain’t no rules ‘cept one you learn: Don’t refuse seconds or your seat might burn We toast to fog, to flame, to kin And whoever’s trapped screamin’ in the corn again This ain’t hell—hell’s got shame Out here we just smile and forget your name [chorus] Dinner at Maw’s, don’t ask what’s served If the meat screams back, just say, “Yes, sir” We bless our b***d and pass that plate Then bury the bones by the outhouse gate Dinner at Maw’s, bring your own k***e ‘Cause the roast might twitch like it’s got new life You don’t leave till the sun come back Or till Burlap knocks with a welcome smack [Outro] “Mmm. Tender this time.” [Outro] “Ain’t nothin’ like feedin’ the ones you love.” “They come scared, but they leave quiet.” “It’s tradition—meat is meat, and fear got flavor.” “Now hush, child. Eat up… or you’ll be next to savor.”