Mother, please I'd rather do it myself
Mama, mama, why must it be (Nag, nag, naggity nag) You're picking my brain for me (Nag, nag, naggity nag)
Well, you tell me who You tell me how Don't you know I'm a big girl now
Mother, please I'd rather do it myself
Mama, mama, when I go out (Nag, nag, naggity nag) You lecture me what love's about (Nag, nag, naggity nag)
Well, I have to Learn from you like this But look at all the fun I've missed
Mother, please I'd rather do it myself
You know I've got to Make love and live a little And what will be, will be
I'm sure you feel Tense and irritable But don't take it out on me
Mama, mama, you know the score (Nag, nag, naggity nag) You know you been Through the mill before (Nag, nag, naggity nag)
Well, you say to stay at home in bed But did you obey what your mama said
Mother, please I'd rather do it myself
You know I'm gonna go out And do it my way And find out you were right
Keep your bike out of the driveway I'm coming home late tonight
Mama, mama, you told me this (Nag, nag, naggity nag) There's danger in every kiss (Nag, nag, naggity nag)
Well, you say I'll learn A heart can break Well, that's the chance I gotta take
Mother, please I'd rather do it myself
Mother, please I'd rather do it myself (Nag, nag, naggity nag)...