Emmy's in her bedroom with her long black hair

Getting all dressed up, said she's going somewhere

Matty's in the kitchen with some shit to say

While she tries to explain we don't want the same thing

Winter's round the corner this time of year

Brings back memories of those no longer here

Matty, be light, she can't stay by your side

But he'll watch from the door in case if she changes her mind

She's growing up

But don't you think too much

You'll learn to walk before you run

Don't have to jump the gun

You're in a rush

Drifting out of touch

I was thinking you were all for me

Sick of living this way, but you just can't change

Holding on to what you can before it slips away

Mama, I don't want this blood on my hands

Or to walk in the shadows on my own again

The lines on your face sure ain't going away

And I'll be sitting there wishing you were here someday

No, it don't add up once I've thought it through

I'll spend most my life without you

She's growing up

But don't you think too much

You'll learn to walk before you run

But don't have to jump the gun

You're in a rush

Drifting into dusk

I was thinking you were all for me, yeah

Emmy Lou

Don't wanna lose you too

See the writing's on the wall

All you have to do is call now

And cuckoo

It happened too soon

I'm forever coming

Back home to you