Ladies and gentlemen We got Anthony Hamilton in the house tonight He just came from off tour He got a little some he wanna say I know you love me I can tell by the way that you kiss me tight, when you hug me Took me to school the very first day You gave me a piece of butterscotch sent me on my way I know its frightenin' now I can tell by the pain in your eyes when the rent was late again Too strong to fold, bein' on your own Lord bless her soul Mama knows love Mama knew love like the back roads Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes Mom I swear you never have to worry again Mama knew love like the back streets Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet Mom I swear you never have to worry again Up bright and early Scrambled eggs, swellin' in your legs, bills on the bed Still you managed to show me a smile Then walk to work about two or three miles Mom I'm gonna struggle with ya I'm gonna help you see the bigger picture You gave me something no one can take away You make it so easy to say I love you mama Mama knew love like the back roads Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes Mom I swear you never have to worry again Mama knew love like the back streets Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet Mom I swear you never have to worry again No, no, no Mama knew love, she gave me love Crazy love, so much love Mama knew love, she gave me love Crazy love, so much love Mama knew love like the back roads Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes Mom I swear you never have to worry again Mama knew love like the back streets Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet Mom I swear you never have to worry again Mama knew love like the back roads Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes Mom I swear you never have to worry again Mama knew love like the back streets Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet Mom I swear you never have to worry again