Hey Mama

A little closer please So I can hold your hands up to my face You know I'm ill at ease And I could use some warmth inside this place Mama I've got a plan I'm gonna be a man and make this right Now won't you take my hand And promise that you'll think of me tonight I want to go back to my home And I want to be where a boy can be free But I got time I owe the state And I don't think that I can wait Don't turn your eyes from me I know these walls, they always make you cry But Ma, I gotta see You look at me before we say goodbye I want to go back to my home And I want to be where a boy can be free But I got time I owe the state And I don't think that I can wait Hey Mama, it's good to see you And I'm gonna need you to pray for your son 'Cause Mama, I really miss you And I promise the disappointment is done I want to go back to my home And I want to be where a boy can be free But I got time I owe the state And I don't think that I can wait I want to go back to my home And I want to be where a boy can be free But I got time I owe the state And I don't think that I can wait