When I Think of Mom Lyrics

I packed my car up years ago, in the driveway Mom let me know

She wanted me to stay, but I was free

I think I broke her heart that day, I left so fast I didn't say

All the things that my mother means to me

When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation

Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go

I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed

Mom, when I think of you, I think of home

You picked us up from the borough pool, that new car phone made you so cool

Shoulder pads and pantsuits to fit the bill

From theme parks to Grand Canyon, we piled in that old red van

Christmases that get bigger even still

In ten thousand photographs, you captured every single laugh

Developing your children and your film

When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation

Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go

I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed

Mom, when I think of you, I think of home

Wouldn't let us pick a fight or climb a tree if it was high

To you I'll always be five years old

As a teen I wrecked some cars, snuck out late, took jokes too far

But made you laugh when you would try to scold

Ask my brother and my sister, you're still the greatest listener

Now we carry the love that you showed

When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacation

Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go

I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed

Mom, when I think of you, I think of home

I think of kisses for my play wounds, apartment with two bedrooms

Working hard so we didn't know we're broke

You put your needs aside and gave us a perfect life

And now when I think of you, I'm home

When I think of Mom I think of patience, family vacations

Singing harmony and hugs that don't let go

I think of struggles that she faced but her love never changed

Mom, when I think of you

Forever I'll think of you

I think of home