I've been trying so hard to live upong your rules Try harder, be honest, don't trick yourself It has been the best way to become a man But I may not be the way you expected Mother stands for women that made us fair Father stand for men who made us tough Since you've been there I've never been lost That's a truth I won't forget Give me pride Give strength Give me a path Give me a name Give me reasons Give me rules Give me honour Give me hope Mother