Mama’s looking at her baby fast asleep

Pulls him close, feels him breathe

She knows that he’s gonna go away some day

Breaks her heart life’s that way



She’s tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time



Tries to hide the lines on her face

Just a girl yesterday

She’s smart enough to know the years are gonna pass

She don’t mind, but not so fast



She’s tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time



It’s like tryin’ to hold water in your hand

Slippin’ through your fingers drippin’ on the sand

It’s just a waste of time, you’re gonna find it’s kinda like



Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time

Tryin’ to hold back time