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Okay this tune was started in 2003, one of only 2 songs in my life written without an instrument.....never recorded as the earlier version lacked clarity. I posted it in this section 5 years ago........It is the only Lyric post I have done in my life and it seemed to confuse people. The characters confused people, and they didn't get who was singing the CHORUS.....That all falls on the writer. The 2 people who looked at it, hit it dead-on.....

I took the crit. to heart and totally re-wote 75% of the song plus somehow came up with a pay-off at the end which was NOT in the original TITLE.....I have always believed in the song, but I knew it lacked....Having lived with it so long, I guess I figured 'it is what it is", and relegated it to great idea, but just couldn't get over the hump kinda tune......But here is the Re-Write... I am interested to see how it "reads".......

So 10 years later I am hoping to finally cut this.......


“Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
©2003 Steve Altonian


She Fronts The Lone Star Girls
Her Fans Call Her Texas Pearl
Smooth Southern Charm Takes The Cowgirl Far
Dim Bar Lights, Highlight The Endless Nights
Casting A Shadow Of Doubt On Her Guitar

As She Dances To The Beat Of The Wild
God Hears The Prayer Of A Child

She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
She Looks Like The Girl Next Door
She Left Our Family, Now It’s Just Me & Daddy
Guess She Don’t Love Me No More
Could You Stop Daddy's Cryin’? ‘Cause Inside He’s Dyin’
He Misses Mama More Each Day
She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
Bring My Mama Home I Pray…….

Daddy Works At The Mill, On Weekends At The Catfish & Grill
Even Though Mama’s Gone Life Goes On
He Picks Her Up From School & Teaches Her The Golden Rule
The Radio Plays Low Mama’s Favorite Song

While Her Daddy Sleeps Alone Downstairs
God Hears An Angels Prayers

She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
She Looks Like The Girl Next Door
She Left Our Family, Now It’s Just Me & Daddy
Guess She Don’t Love Him No More
Could You Stop Daddy's Cryin’? ‘Cause Inside He’s Dyin’
He Misses Mama More Each Day
She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
Bring My Mama Home I Pray…….

All The Laughter They Once Knew Still Echo Through The House
Every Song They Sang, While Mama Played, Rings On & On & On

She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
She Looks Like The Girl Next Door
She Left Our Family, Now It’s Just Me & Daddy
Guess She Don’t Love You No More
God Is That You Cryin’? I Know Inside You’re Dyin’
Do You Miss My Mama More Each Day?
She’s “Somebody’s Mother, Somebody’s Daughter”
Bring My Mama Home I Pray
Jesus Help Her Find Her Way
Bring Your Daughter Home……..Someday

10 years in the making! That's what it takes sometimes. Your title made me think. All these girl singers are just pieces of families even though we try to isolate them.