Five boys in the kitchen, a wild, "Shady Bunch"
Different shades of the sun, but she had the hunch
That a house full of chaos was a house full of grace
With a "find the pickle" smile on every face.
From the goats in the garden to Hank the backyard cow
She’s building a kingdom, and she’s doing it now
On the sideline of every football game
While building up the town and making a name.
(Chorus)
the Queen of the Castle
The heart of the home
From the deli counter dreams to the yachts on the sea
You’re the anchor that holds us, the shade of the tree.
Your love’s got no borders, it don't care about blood
It’s a wide-open river, a beautiful flood.
Mama, you’re enough—more than you’ll ever know
You’re the light in the window everywhere that we go.
(Verse 2)
She’s the founder of feelings, the Mary Lake soul
Taking care of grandma, playing every role.
From the Redding summer heat to the lights of LA
She carries the world on her shoulders each day.
And it wasn't just the boys—she grew daughters by heart
Woven into the family, never a part.
Sunday morning breakfast, H2O on the screen
The coolest mom the front row has ever seen.
(Bridge)
We know there were seasons when the road felt long
When you felt like the static in a beautiful song.
The walls might be shaking and the house is never still
But you’re the one holding us with a heart and a will.
took me to Ice Cube, you gave us the moon
And that kickball party for my eighteenth ended too soon.
(Guitar Solo - Upbeat, Two-Step Style)
(Chorus)
the Queen of the Castle
The heart of the home
From the deli counter dreams to the yachts on the sea
You’re the anchor that holds us, the shade of the tree.
Your love’s got no borders, it don't care about blood
It’s a wide-open river, a beautiful flood.
Mama, you’re enough—more than you’ll ever know
You’re the light in the window everywhere that we go.
(Outro)
Yeah, the crab’s on the table, the noise is just right
We’re all gathered 'round you on a Saturday night.
The Shady Bunch is here, and we’re following your lead
You’re the only Queen that we’re ever gonna need.
(We love you, Mama.)
