Playboy Mommy Lyrics

Playboy Mommy

Words Music by Tori Amos
As performed by Allison Crowe

In my platforms
I hit the floor
I fell face down
It didn't help my brain out

Then the baby came
Before I found
The magic highs
To keep her happy

I never was the fantasy
Of what you want
Wanted me to be

Don't judge me so harsh little girl
So, you got a playboy mommy
Yeah, well, you just tell those soldiers my name
From here to Birmingham I got a few friends

I never was there, was there when it counts
You get my way
You're so like me
'seemed ashamed
Ashamed that I was
A good friend of American soldiers

I'll say it loud here by your grave
Those angels can't
Ever take my place

Don't judge me so harsh little girl
So, you got a playboy mommy
Yeah, well, you just tell those soldiers my name

You want to cross that
[Bridge: all on your own]
Little girl they'll do you no harm
'cause they know
Your playboy mommy
You just tell 'em my name
I got a few friends

Somewhere where the orchids grow
I can't find those church bells
That played when you died
They played Gloria
We're talkin' bout
Hosannah

Don't judge me so harsh little girl
So, you got a playboy mommy
Yeah, well, you just tell those soldiers my name

You want to cross that
[Bridge: all on your own]
Little girl they'll do you no harm
'cause they know
Your playboy mommy

Well, I'll be home
Yes, I'll be home
To take you in my arms