That's What My Momma Told Me

Wisdom from Mom: Life Lessons in Luke Goodin's 'That's What My Momma Told Me'
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Lyrics

Momma said the best day, to look for women was Sunday

Momma advises that Sunday is the best day to seek romantic relationships.

So you better make it to church if you stay out late

Emphasizes the importance of attending church if staying out late.

Don't go for a kiss with a dip in your lip

Caution against making a move for a kiss with a disrespectful demeanor.

Make good choices no matter who your with

Encourages making good choices in relationships, regardless of the company.


clways say thank you when kindness is lended your way

Advocates expressing gratitude for kindness received, highlighting the value of generosity.

They didn't have to do it but they did it anyway

Acknowledges the importance of recognizing and appreciating others' kindness even when unnecessary.


When you find the right one you better treat her right

Stresses the importance of treating the right partner well to avoid lifelong regret.

Don't let her walk away or you'll regret it the rest of your life

Warns against letting the right person slip away, emphasizing potential lifelong consequences.


Thats what my momma told me when I was just a young boy

Recalls advice from the speaker's mother during childhood about relationships.

Her words had more truth than a college phd

Highlights the wisdom in the mother's words, comparing it to the truth of a college PhD.


Family's something you can always count on

Emphasizes the reliability of family as a support system.

There's nothing you could ever do to disappoint me

Assures unconditional support from the speaker's perspective within the family.


That's what my momma told me

Reiterates the valuable advice given by the mother.


Don't ever give up till that whistles blows

Encourages perseverance until the end, using a metaphor of a whistle signaling completion.

It's not a just game it teaches life lessons you know

Views life as more than just a game, emphasizing the lessons it teaches.


Experience is just mistakes with the patience to see the end

Defines experience as learning from mistakes with the patience to see the eventual outcome.

Don't lose hope all good things take time

Encourages maintaining hope and patience as good things take time.


Have your ears open, listen more than you speak

Advises active listening over excessive speaking, with the understanding that silence can lead to wisdom.

Silence turns to wisdom and you always find what u seek

Suggests that wisdom is gained through silence and that one finds what they seek by listening.


Thats what my momma told me when I was just a young boy

Recalls maternal advice during the speaker's youth about listening and seeking wisdom.

Her words had more truth than a college phd

Reiterates the profound truth in the mother's words, likening it to a college PhD.


Family's something you can always count on

Reaffirms the reliability of family as a constant source of support.

There's nothing you could ever do to disappoint me

Expresses unwavering support within the family, irrespective of actions taken.


That's what my momma told me

Restates the valuable advice received from the speaker's mother.


When you find the right one better treat her right

Reiterates the importance of treating the right partner well to avoid lifelong regret.

Don't let her walk away or you'll regret it the rest of your life

Warns against letting the right person walk away, stressing potential lifelong regret.

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