[Verse 1]
She packed my lunch at dawn
Hair up, apron on
Said, “Boy, go chase that day”
With a smile that held me straight
She knew my boots got torn
My tempers came and went
But her hands were always there
Like they’d patch the world again
[Pre-Chorus]
And when I got lost
She never let me drift
Just one look from Mama
And I knew where home was
[Chorus]
Mama’s porch light
Shinin’ through the rain
Mama’s porch light
Callin’ me by name
When the whole road shook
When I couldn’t see
Mama’s porch light
Kept a place for me
(Mama’s porch light)
[Verse 2]
She sang while she cooked beans
Changed a tire in the yard
Taught me how to pray
And how to work that hard
She kept my secrets safe
Put my sorry right
Even now I hear her laugh
When I’m drivin’ late at night
[Pre-Chorus]
And when I get lost
I can hear her say
“Son, you’re built for more
Than the hurt along the way”
[Chorus]
Mama’s porch light
Shinin’ through the rain
Mama’s porch light
Callin’ me by name
When the whole road shook
When I couldn’t see
Mama’s porch light
Kept a place for me
(Mama’s porch light)
[Bridge]
If I’m half the man she raised
Then I did okay
She gave me roots and mercy
And a reason to stay
[Final Chorus]
Mama’s porch light
Shinin’ through the rain
Mama’s porch light
Callin’ me by name
When the whole road shook
When I couldn’t see
Mama’s porch light
Kept a place for me
Mama’s porch light
Still brings me back home
(Mama’s porch light)