Perhaps it's the color of the sun cut flat and covering
The crossroads I'm standing at
Or maybe it's the weather or something like that
But mama, you're on my mind
I don't mean trouble, please don't put me down or get upset
I am not pleading or saying, «I can't forget you»
I do not pace the floor, bowed down and bent but yet
Mama, you been on my mind
Even though my eyes are hazy, my thoughts they might be narrow
Where you been, don't bother me nor bring me down with sorrow
I don't even mind who you'll be waking with tomorrow
But mama, you're just on my mind
I am not askin' you to say words like «yes» or «no»
Please understand me I have no place I'm calling you to go
I'm just whispering to myself so I can't pretend that I don't know
Mama you been on my mind
When you wake up in the morning baby look inside your mirror
You know I won't be next to you, you know I won't be near
I'd be curious to know if you can see yourself as clear
As someone who has had you on his mind