Mama when I grow up
Don’t tell daddy what I want to be
A Barefoot beggar
playing my music on the street
When those train hopping boys stop by
and rest their lazy bones
I’ll put my arms around them
And make them feel less alone
Sidewalk slam
Drink in my hand
A sidewalk slammer
Daddy when I grow up
Dont tell Mama what I want to be
A traveling gypsy
with tracks under my feet
No one said it would be easy
Life without a silver spoon
Ramen noodles and potatoes
Howling at the moon
Sidewalk slam
Drink in my hand
A sidewalk slammer
Sister when I grow up
Don’t tell Brother what I want to be
A natural seductress
bringing men down to their knees
I cant stay too long honey
I’ve got more places to roam
I’m a vagabond magic woman,
Everywhere I go is my home
Sidewalk slam
Drink in my hand
A sidewalk slammer
Brother when I grow up
Don’t tell Sister what I want to be
A nappy headed flower child
My van is where I sleep
Dont be mad because i left y’all
To be a no good rambler
I’m as happy as I can be
I fall in love with the weather
With a sidewalk slam
Drink in my hand
A sidewalk slammer
— Cuba Luna, Homemade Bomb