We have been together a long, long time
We have been inseparable, mother mine
You're my heart and that's never gonna change
You're the brightest part of me, every single day

All the times I screamed that I hated you so
Now I know there was so much love when you told me no
You loved all the parts of me I despised
You love the very heart of me, perfect in your eyes

Still hear the words you whispered, gently through my life
Breathe my child and be yourself, be true, be you, be kind
All the times you let me fail, I know it crushed your soul
Always knew the day would come, you'd have to let me go

We have been together a long, long time
We have been inseparable, mother, mother mine