When I woke up, when I opened up my eyes

Drinking the sun without blinking

And when I reached out, when I reached out for a sign

Holding a gun without sinking

(ooh, it was a fine feeling, ooh, it was a mighty fine feeling)

Then I thought about the younger days

When I was looking for a friend

Thought about the way my mama would carry me to the end



Chorus: oh mama, will you carry me again

My eyes are blind without my mama



When I looked up, when I focused on the sky

Touching its heart but not stinging

And then I took it and I realized it might

Shake like a bell without ringing

(ohh, it was a fine feeling, ohh, it was a mighty fine feeling)

Then I thought about the younger days

When I had no-one to fight

Thought about the way my mama would carry me through the night



Chorus:solo: chorus: ends...