Thought 24 years old would be the age I'd find my greatness
Thought I'd be famous, yeah, I was shameless
But that age came in when so long ago, and I'm still livin'
In this town I was raised in
Still searchin' for my soul on the same old country roads
That my mom and dad played in
Still searchin' for my dreams in the same old knee-high jeans
Not much more to show for my existence
Except love
Love, I got plenty of it
Oh, love
Love, I'm swimming in it
♪
On the day that I was born, first time in mama's arms
She said she knew I'd teach her something about love
But I grew up in the closet, wrapped in shame's dark blanket
Mourning the love I never know
But at 24 years old, I grew brave and paved a way
And I gave my heart to a beautiful woman
And through all these years, even now she's gone away
Mama's love never swayed
Her love, her love, her love, her love
Her love was the greatest gift I've ever known
Her love, her love, her love, her love
Her love is still the greatest gift I've ever known
♪
My little bro told me words that grandpa spoke
He said, "Leave this world better than you found it"
And that's all I came to do
I'm following the footprints, singing this message to you
It's easy, but it's true, mama's spirit is singing a tune
And all those who came before me
We sing
Love
Love, I got plenty of it
Love
Love, I'm swimming in it
Love
Love is my greatness
Love
Love is my greatness