For as long as I recall Mama's always joked about How hard I'm gonna fall The day I finally meet The one God made for me She's been waiting for a while now Wondering how long it might be I know every time the sun sinks down at night Mama shuts her eyes and asks God to help me find Someone to share my days And little ones to raise Well, the sun keeps on fading She's patiently waiting But, Mama, ain't the only one who's prayin' Are you dating, anyone? She asks me every time I'm home I just smile and say I'm not Don't work yourself to death Darlin', stop and take a breath There's someone waiting out there You just haven't met 'em yet I know every time the sun sinks down at night Mama shuts her eyes and asks God to help me find Someone to share my days And little ones to raise Well, the sun keeps on fading She's patiently waiting But, Mama, ain't the only one who's prayin' I can't wait to tell her I think I've found the one After all those years of hopeful prayers Her work is finally done I know every time the sun sinks down at night Mama shuts her eyes and asks God to help me find Someone to share my days And little ones to raise Well, the sun keeps on fading She's patiently waiting But, Mama, ain't the only one who's prayin' Oh my Mama, ain't the only one prayin'