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Song to a Young Seagull Lyrics by Matthew Barber, Jill Barber

The Family Album

2016

[Verse 1]
Don’t let your mama love you too long
It’ll make you weak instead of strong
What’s right just might be wrong
And what looks good ain’t always best
But when it’s time to leave the nest if you fail to pass the test
You’ll be just like all the rest and you’ll be sorry
Don’t let your mama feed you too much
She might get you in her clutches
And be just a pair of crutches
That you’ll have to throw away
Maybe one sad day when your hair is turned to grey
You’ll remember what I say and you’ll be sorry
[Chorus]
Now’s the time to go
Before the cold winds starts to blow
In any further in your home
Now’s the time to know
If you got have half the strength to show
You're sure to make it all on your own
[Verse 2]
Don’t let your mama catch you giving in
If you wait for too much longer
Those old aches when things get stronger
And the feeling of the sick
Then the one you idolize won't be there to dry your eyes
Cause you’ll be somewhere in the skies with no worry
[Chorus]
Now’s the time to go
Before the cold winds starts to blow
In any further in your home
Now’s the time to know
If you got have half the strength to show
You're sure to make it all on your own
[Outro]
Don’t let your mama love you too long
It’ll make you weak instead of strong
What’s right just might be wrong
And what looks good ain’t always best
But when it’s time to leave the nest if you fail to pass the test
You’ll be just like all the rest and you’ll be sorry
Credits
Matthew Barber

Matthew Barber

Jill Barber

Jill Barber

About “Song to a Young Seagull” by Matthew Barber

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"Song to a Young Seagull" is credited to Matthew Barber, Jill Barber. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Song to a Young Seagull" appears on "The Family Album" in 2016.

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