I called up my mom And she's getting older The stress at her job You can see on her shoulders They don't treat her right But she keeps her composure Wrinkles on her smile There's no one that's stronger I'm out in LA I didn't have time to call her My brother left home Now he's out in college I hope she's not alone I hope she's not alone I tried to talk to my dad Small talk on the phone And we argue about money Feels like i don't even know When his dad passed away I think it changed him a bit He said he wasn't enough I know it kills him with guilt Other side of the globe Can't afford to go home Ten years later still growing He still has so much to show He still has so much to show