Motherly Love
Colby Stead Lyrics

Do you even miss me?
Asks the question of whether or not the singer is missed by their mother.

I've been leaving town,
States that the singer has been physically leaving, perhaps to escape.

Hoping you might chase me.
Shares the singer's desire to have their mother reach out and show some concern.

I try to call, but you don't hear me,
Indicates that the artist has attempted to make contact but has been ignored or disregarded.

So then you blame me for everything.
Highlights the mother's tendency to place blame on her child for negative situations.

Still, you try to protect me -
Acknowledges the mother's efforts to care for and shield her child from harm.

Afraid the world and its ways might reject me.
Describes the mother's fear of how the world may treat or alienate her child.

Well, even though you are the one who made me,
Reminds the mother that she is responsible for bringing her child into the world.

You can't save me from everything.
Asserts that the mother is not capable of protecting her child from every harm or negative experience.

You depend on me,
Points out the mother's reliance on her child, possibly emotionally or financially.

But have you even tried living without me?
Asks the mother if she has considered what it would be like to not have her child in her life.

Is that why deep down you hate me?
Suggests that the mother harbors negative feelings towards her child due to feelings of dependence or fear of abandonment.

You're the one who let me do everything.
Points out the mother's role in allowing her child to grow and develop.

You're the one that told me
Acknowledges the mother's role as a figure of authority and guidance in her child's life.

To you I am so dear.
Expresses the mother's love for her child.

So, why then can't you hold me?
Questions the mother's lack of affection or physical presence in the child's life.

Why are you not here?
Highlights the mother's absence or lack of involvement in the child's life.