If I Lose My Mind
Finding Redemption: A Daughter's Journey Through Heartache
Lyrics
(Dolly Parton)
Dolly Parton
Mama, it's so good to be back home again
Expresses joy in returning home
I'm so proud to see that you are looking well
Happy to see her mother in good health
Yes, I know that I look a little weary
Admits feeling tired or worn out
Oh, but Mama, I have been through living hell
Describes experiencing immense hardships
You know how much I've always loved him, Mama
Expresses love for someone
But he done things to me I couldn't understand
Describes being hurt and confused by that person's actions
Why, he made me watch him love another woman
Refers to being forced to witness infidelity
And he tried to make me love another man
Describes being coerced into loving someone else
Mama, can I be your little girl again?
Asks for maternal comfort and care
I need you now even more than I did then
Expresses a heightened need for maternal support
And I need a lot of love and understanding
Requests love, understanding, and time to heal
And a lot of time to get me over him
Desires time to recover from the relationship
If I lose my mind, Mama, I wanna be here with you
Expresses fear of losing mental stability
Have them lock me up and see I have good care
Wants to be cared for if she loses her mind
But I just couldn't stand his torture any longer
Describes unbearable emotional pain
I was afraid of what I'd do if I stayed there
Explains fear of potential actions if staying in the situation
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