Story Behind The Song

Things my Mama told me

Song Description

The good council of a Mother should not go ignored. In this case, it brings the death of a good-boyu-gone-bad and an empty spot in a Mother's heart.

Lyrics

I had heard about some work down south,

but didn't have no horse.

An' bein' broke, I had no choice,

but to rustle one, of course.



It only was a sway-backed nag.

Why did Jones draw that gun?

I knew I had to shoot him

or spend life out on the run.



Chorus: I'm goin' down to hell today;

I can feel the fire's tongue.

I should've heeded Mama's words,

when I was pure and young..



I'm feelin' mighty fearful as

I hear Mom's wise words ring:

"Just follow Jesus, always, Son,

or you'll feel the Devil's sting"



Somehow the law caught up with me.

I hate this cell I'm in.

I'm prayin' God will intervene

an' save me from my sin.



They've tried me and they've sentenced me

to pay that final cost.

Mom's tears are at the window

as another life is lost.



Chorus: I'm goin' down to hell today;

I can feel the fire's tongue.

I should've heeded Mama's words,

when I was pure and young.



I feel the noose around my neck, as

I hear her wise words ring:

"Just follow Jesus, always, Son,

or you'll feel the Devi's sting."