Lyrics

Mama, What Should I Do? Yves Stilmant © 2025
[Verse 1]
He's out there cuttin' hay with a crooked grin
That ballcap's low, but I still see him
Diesel jeans and a jaw like stone
Why's the farm boy gotta look that grown?
I'm on this porch with my heart in knots
Boots on the rail, watchin' him a lot
He don't say much, just tips his brim
And I'm fallin' harder than I planned again
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm just a girl with a reckless heart
So Mama, tell me where to start
[Chorus]
Mama, what should I do?
He's got me twirlin' in my Sunday boots
Should I bake him pie or shoot my shot?
Play it safe or give it all I got?
He don't know he's lit this flame
And I ain't one to play no games
Is it love or somethin' new?
Mama, mama, what should I do?

[Verse 2]
He fixed your gate with a busted hand
Said, "Yes, ma'am" like a gentleman
That southern drawl hit me too strong
I been hummin' his name like a country song
I ain't shy, but he's got me shook
I've re-read every flirty look
I could ride over, maybe fake a chore
But Mama, I ain't done this before

[Pre-Chorus]
You always said "go chase what's true"
Well I'm chasin' him -- now what would you do?
[Chorus]
Mama, what should I do?
He's got me twirlin' in my Sunday boots
Should I bake him pie or shoot my shot?
Play it safe or give it all I got?
He don't know he's lit this flame
And I ain't one to play no games
Is it love or somethin' new?
Mama, mama, what should I do?

[Bridge - Lainey-style sass + soul]
She said, "Girl, love ain't somethin' tame
It's a backroad fire, not a picture frame
So if he's the one that sets you free
Don't tiptoe -- go let him see"
[Final Chorus - Bigger, gritty finish]
Mama, I know what to do
Gonna stomp right up in my boldest boots
Say, "Hey boy, what's stoppin' you?"
Life's too short for playin' cute
He lit the spark, I'll bring the flame
Let's see if he can stand the rain
It might be love, it might be new
But Mama... I know what to do

[Outro - Slow, swampy fade]
Yeah Mama...
I know what to do