Mamma always walked in just around midnight
couldn't catch a wink, till her boy was fast asleep
Daddy always said, "Let me know before you go to bed"
I just wanna say goodnight,
and make sure everything's alrightAnd then he prayers, "Jesus, this is my boy here,
but I can't protect him from what lies ahead
but he's got a good head on his shoulders
be there as he grows older now I pray,
pray that he'll make it out okay"Pappa grabs the flashlight to brighten up this dark night
wants to take a walk, senses that it's time to talk
talkin on the phone, mamma knows her boy feels so alone
he's been havin' quite a day, so she asks if they can prayAnd then she says, "Jesus, my baby is struggling,
yeah he's in quite a trial, it may last a little while,
but I pray he makes it out alright, oh Lord, please guard him through this night"