To Mom, From Daltron

Paula's life, no fancy spree Just family, her QMA gig, pure simplicity No cruises, bikes, or trips to Mexico She's all about watching her grandkids grow Four hours' sleep, yet she's on the go Oh, that's Paula, she's the star of her show Her name is Paula Working 9 at night to five in the mornin' This mama and grandma ain't borin' Don't need yo' dollars, not her, not Paula Oh Paula Spills her coffee but wears the stain Rock collector, and a story-detector brain Finds joy in Goodwill's aisles Spreads laughter for miles with her QMA style Tales so wild, her life's never mild Her name is Paula Working 9 at night to five in the mornin' This mama and grandma ain't borin' Don't need yo' dollars, not her, not Paula Oh Paula No daily beer, no smoke, no pills Just tales from work and grandkid thrills Outlandish stories, a patient's ordeals Coworker dramas that feel so surreal Six kids, and grandkids galore A heart so big, with love to outpour Her days are packed from dusk till dawn Still, she finds the time to mow the lawn Her name is Paula Working 9 at night to five in the mornin' This mama and grandma ain't borin' Don't need yo' dollars, not her, not Paula Oh Paula Loves a good yard sale, bargain hunter supreme From knick-knacks to treasures, she'll find the dream Paula's got style, a thrift-store queen Turns the mundane into the unseen Her name is Paula Working 9 at night to five in the mornin' This mama and grandma ain't borin' Don't need yo' dollars, not her, not Paula Oh Paula Oh p--p-p-paulaaa Daltron here; Daltron here Technology gave me the ability to give you this tune A way to memorialize you into infinity, just like the moon In our hearts, you'll always be Momma this song's for you, from me Her name is Paula Workin' 9 at night to 5 in the mornin' This momma and grandma ain't borin' Don't need yo' dollars, not her, not Paula Oh Paula Her name is Paula Oh yes that's Paula Now holler for Paula y'all