Rock & Roll
Q.A.B. Lyrics

She was just sixteen
When I entered the world, my mother was only 16 years old

And all alone when I came to be
My mother was single and had to raise me by herself

So we grew up together
Since my mother raised me on her own, we grew up side by side

Our mama-child and me
I was not just her son, but also her companion and friend

Now things were bad and she was scared
We faced many difficult situations and my mother was often afraid

But whenever I would cry
Even though I was just a child, I could sense my mother's fear and would cry out of empathy

She'd calm my fear and dry my tears
My mother would comfort me and dry the tears from my eyes

With a rock and roll lullaby
She would sing me a song that soothed and comforted me, like a comforting lullaby

And she'd sing
My mother would use music to connect with me and lift our spirits

Sha-na-na-na-na, na-na-na-na
The specific lyrics are not important, but they convey a sense of rhythm and happiness

It'll be all right
My mother would reassure me that everything would be okay, even in the toughest times

Just hold on tight
She would encourage me to be strong and persevere, no matter what challenges we faced

Sing it to me, mama
I would eagerly ask my mother to sing to me, because her voice and presence made me feel safe and loved

My, my, my, my, mama
I would address my mother affectionately, emphasizing the bond we shared

Sing it sweet and clear
I wanted her to sing in her most soothing and comforting voice

Oh mama, let me hear
I was requesting this song from her, but also seeking her love and presence

That old rock and roll lullaby
This song had become a source of comfort and support for us, and represented our bond through all the challenges we faced

We made it through the lonely days
We endured the pain of loneliness and isolation, often relying on each other for companionship and support

But, Lord, the nights were long
The night time was especially hard for us, because we were alone and had to face our fears and worries without distraction

And we'd dream of better mornin's
We held onto hope that things would get better, and always looked forward to a brighter future

When mama sang a song
When my mother sang to me, it brought a sense of peace and comfort that made the world feel less daunting

Now I can't recall the words at all
Although I can't remember the exact lyrics, the song's message and emotions live on in my heart

It don't make sense to try
I don't need to remember the lyrics to hold onto the love and memories that the song represents

'Cause I just knew lotsa love came through
The lyrics were not as important as the emotional connection and love between me and my mother that the song conveyed

In that rock and roll lullaby
The power of music and love, as represented in this song, helped us get through even the toughest of times

Nothin' moves my soul
Even now, as an adult, nothing affects me more deeply than this song and the love I shared with my mother

Like the sound of the good old
The music we shared and grew up with, including this song, helped create a lifelong bond and sense of comfort for me

Rock and roll lullaby
The gentle, soothing, and loving melody of this song will always hold a special place in my heart