Leave me Alone

She's a force of nature - downgraded typhoon Still her mind's a trap, tongue's a harpoon She's as old as dirt - tender as a prune - oh Momma She raised you fair - taught you haw to fight Brought you tummy meds in the middle of the night Woke you up for school - wouldn't let you bail Gave you back your room when your marriage failed Now the table's turned and you're trying' to help.. good luck Termites moving' in - Need your aspirin? Looks like Momma's got a few choice words - you better duck And Momma said... Leave me alone I wanna do it myself - I got 91 years on you Leave me alone I don't want your help Or your solicitudinous - phooey I know you're whispering things behind my back I don't care a whit - wouldn't waste a why Leave me alone I wanna do it myself You just stand back and watch me - that's sure to kill you Way before I die She takes 18 minutes to put on a shoe You got a problem? I did it for you Gotta repeat every thing THING you say to her face But mumble under your breath - she hears each word in its place Daddy's shirts are folded and ready-to-wear He's gone 20 long years - get outta his chair Comfortable stash in the bank - not a penny o' debt Buys bruised fruit on the shelf - her rainy day ain't here yet Mom the carpet's worn, the front shutter's cracked Back door's stuck The kitchen sink is leaking - can I call a plumber?... Momma's got a few choice words - you better duck And Momma said... Leave me alone - I like it that way - you buttinsky Leave me alone - go out in traffic and play You're just a pain in my neck and your hair is a wreck I know you're whispering things behind my back I don't care a whit - Wouldn't waste a why Leave me alone I like it that way Don't just do something, sit there That's sure to kill you - way before I die I don't want your pity - I don't want to bathe Butt out of my beeswax - go home to your cave