Lyrics

I Cannot Leave the Man
Music and Lyrics by David J. Hahn

Mamma oh Mamma I cannot leave the man
Mamma oh Mamma you must understand
He holds his love and gives it like a drug
And I need it
So I cannot leave this man

I know he loves and I know he’s there
but it crumbles and rots when it hits the air
He’s a good man, he’s strong, he’s able, he’s true
Yet the days are so long I just stumble through

Mama I know that he’s never home
Still I’m scared to think I might be alone
For at night I can feel his skin next to mine
As I hold my heart against his spine

[chorus]

When I look in the mirror I hate what I see
And the man I love sees the same in me
I know it’s wrong but I cannot be free
For without this man I cannot live with me

Though the days are hard, slowly moving through time
You and I know that I’m now past my prime
So be still, I must not forget
This man might be the best that I ever get

[chorus]

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