Strike me down in this very spot
If I ever told you a lie
Just as sure as I'm standing here
You're my heart's one desire

In all my life I've never found someone
Who makes me feel more like a man
And you're someone I can talk to
So I know you'll understand

I don't mean to be indelicate
It's the last thing on my mind
But there's something that's been troubling me
And it's grown over time

At first it seemed you depended on me,
But now you're trying to run the show
Please don't take this the wrong way
But there's something you should know

This is my life, this is my life
And I know you want to run it for me
But that isn't what I need
Baby, that's just the way it is

Oh, momma when I look at you
You're my joy and my pride
But how can something so beautiful
Be such a thorn in my side

At first you came on so innocent,
But it seems you'd like to have control
Well there's some things that I just can't
Countenance
And it's high time that you know

And that's the way it's gonna be
'cause this is my life

And I know you've got it in for me
It's plain for all to see

And I ain't gonna fall in love
This time