does your mama know about me does she know just what i am will she turn her back on me or accept me as a man and what about your dad did you think of what he ll say will he be understanding or does he think the usual way maybe i shouldn t worry but i ve think of this before and i d like to get things straight before i m knocking on your door does your mama know about me does she notice what i am she says forget about me do you think you understand and what about your friends do you care what people say will you accept the burdens i know will surely come your way maybe i shouldn t worry but i ve think of this before and i d like to get things straight before i m knocking on your door does your mama know about me does she know just what i am will she turn her back on me or accept me as a man  oh we ve got to stand tall tumble or crawl we got to be strong for love that s so right can t be wrong and every day i see it grow i don t want to let it go that s why i gotta know does your mama know about me does your mama know about me does your mama know about me does your mama know about me does your mama know about me 