Instead of stepping outside to get out of hazy

Instead of beating out brains trying to be lazy

Instead of two lovers cranking out babies

Instead of making a deal just so it's cool

Big Mama's life is lightning fast

And I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head

I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head

Instead of having sure things just turn maybe

Instead of going to work or smoking a reefer

Instead of staying home or hitting the highway

Instead of keeping up with her I went a little crazy

Big Mama's life is lightning fast

And I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head

I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head

Instead of buying a ring I stiffed my lover

Instead of giving her my all I took too many

Instead of staying there I went gold-looking

Instead of keeping up with her I went a little crazy

Big Mama's life is lightning fast

And I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head

I'm missing all the things that she said

I've closed my eyes and bowed my head