By my mother's Chinese evergreen that's been alive since 95
Sitting there with tears in my ears 'cause I wanna laugh all the time
I noticed they're changing the speed limits all over town
I'm worried because I've never known him to have legal tags on any car he's owned
I hope you live long enough to see
Just what it is here you like to eat
And that without your eyes your love is realized
Drinking from tomato sauce and jelly jam jars
I heard him say, I'll make this house a home or you can find me at the bar
And, If you ever meet somebody like me, please introduce us
I think I know just what they'll say but I'd like to ask anyway
Hope you live long enough to know
What it feels like to belong
And that when you're alone your love is realized
She's a picture of happiness but she doesn't photograph well
Guess you'll have to take my word till she comes around
I feel strong from the breakfast she made like I may never have to eat again
Humbled, full and safe
Hope I live long enough to try
To help someone as much as you helped me that time
And that while I'm alive my love is realized