Dear Ma

I'd like to call you mother though I can't be bothered now

Busy playing another place, singing to a crowd

But I mentioned your name

Since you can't be here yourself

I know it ain't the same

Don't have to say it, I can tell

Well, your boy he's been dreaming of this life for so long

Claims it's all he's ever needed

yet why's it feel so wrong?

No one could ever do for me what you have done

I miss you, Ma

And I love you dearly

Sincerely, your son

Dear Pa

Raised yourself a good son

though it often looks the other way

But I can guarantee you no one will ever take your place

And I mentioned your name

To the same crowd as I did Ma

'Cause even though you're by me

You're why I'm on a stage

Singing my songs

And your boy he's been dreaming of this life for so long

Claims it's all he's ever needed

yet why's it feel so wrong?

No one could ever do for me what you have done

I miss you, Pa

And I love you dearly

Sincerely, your son

Well, your boy he's been dreaming fantasies up in the air

But a dream without y'all is what I'd call a nightmare

'Cause no one could ever do for me what y'all have done

I thank you, Pa

And I miss you, Ma

And I love you both dearly

Sincerely, your son