[Verse 1]
You’ve been on your feet since sunrise
Coffee gone cold by the stove
Folding little shirts in a tall, tall pile
Chasing crumbs across the floor
You’re humming to yourself in the doorway
Hair pulled up, tired eyes
But when you laugh at something small we say
The whole house comes alive
[Chorus]
Mama, it’s okay
Leave the laundry in the basket
Leave the dishes in the sink
Tomorrow is another day
Don’t worry what anyone’ll think
Mama, you deserve a break
You don’t have to do one more thing
Just sit down, just breathe in
We’re right here, we love you (mm-hmm)
[Verse 2]
You say, “I’m almost done, just a minute”
But we’ve heard that line all week
There’s a blanket with your name on it
And a spot right next to me
Let that old floor stay a little dusty
Let that list fall to the side
We don’t need a perfect house tonight
We just need you by our side
[Chorus]
Mama, it’s okay
Leave the laundry in the basket
Leave the dishes in the sink
Tomorrow is another day
Don’t worry what anyone’ll think
Mama, you deserve a break
You don’t have to do one more thing
Just sit down, just breathe in
We’re right here, we love you (oh, we do)
[Bridge]
Every light you turn off
You turn our hearts on bright
You’ve been holding up this roof
With your two bare hands and pride
So lean on us for once
Let us tuck you in tonight (yeah)
[Chorus]
Mama, it’s okay
Leave the laundry in the basket
Leave the dishes in the sink
Tomorrow is another day
Don’t worry what anyone’ll think
Mama, you deserve a break
You don’t have to do one more thing
Just be here, just be still
We’re right here, we love you still