Tell My Mama
Lauv Lyrics

I been thinking that life's too short
Life appears too brief.

So many friends got their life cut short
Several acquaintances did not live long enough in this world.

Now I'm standing here doing lines in the bathroom
Presently in the bathroom, consuming illegal substances.

I hate myself, but I felt like I had to
Although it brings self-hatred, the individual deemed it necessary to partake in the activity.

I been hiding pain, it's underneath
Concealing emotional and psychological anguish inside.

And I been up so long I'm scared to sleep
Remaining awake for extended periods provokes apprehension of sleeping.

And if something weird's happening to me
If anything unusual occurs concerning my person,

Could someone please
Would someone kindly

Tell my mama that I love her
Inform my mother of my affection for her.

And I'm sorry for the pain
Apologize for the distress caused.

That I caused her when I was younger
The agony inflicted during the youth.

All the stress I put her under
The pressure and tension placed on her.

And everybody says that I've been manic
Others remark on my potential mania.

I think they might be right, but I still manage
Although the statement may hold truth, I maintain composure.

Lately, I been so annoyed
Recently, easily irritated.

'Cause they think that I'm just paranoid
As they view me as suspicious or mistrustful.

And I remember when I said I'd never be like this
Recalling the past declaration to not become such a person.

Tell my mama that I love her
Communicate my love to my mother.

And I'm sorry for the pain
Express regret for the hurt caused.

That I caused her when I was younger
The harm inflicted during early years.

All the stress I put her under
The pressure and tension imposed on her.