Clap for Me, Mama

Verse

You pack his gear, we hit the road,

I sit quiet in the back, feeling cold.

You’ve got your jersey, got your cheers,

Every touchdown brings your tears.

But when I speak, you don’t turn your head,

Just scroll your phone instead.

Pre-chorus

I know he’s your golden child,

And I’m just trying not to cry too loud.

Chorus

Clap for me, Mama, just once in a while,

Look my way, let me see you smile.

I don’t need trophies, I don’t need fame,

Just want you proud when you say my name.

I’ve been strong, but I’m breaking inside,

Just a girl who wants her mother’s eyes.

Clap for me, Mama… one time.

Verse

You sit in bleachers, rain or shine,

I watch from home, pretending I’m fine.

I make my grades, I keep my peace,

But the silence cuts me deep.

Daddy left, and you built that wall,

Now I’m the ghost in your hall.

Pre-chorus

You don’t see the scars you made,

Trying to love me through your pain.

Chorus

Clap for me, Mama, just once in a while,

Look my way, let me see you smile.

I don’t need trophies, I don’t need fame,

Just want you proud when you say my name.

I’ve been strong, but I’m breaking inside,

Just a girl who wants her mother’s eyes.

Clap for me, Mama… one time.

Bridge

All I wanted was your arms around me,

Just one night where you said you’re proud, see,

I’m still that little girl, trying to be enough,

For a mother’s tender kind of love.

Chorus

Clap for me, Mama, please hear my song,

I’ve been waiting for your heart too long.

I don’t need perfect, I just need real,

A mother’s love I can finally feel.

I’ve been strong, but I’m done with the lies,

I’m still your daughter in your blind side.

Clap for me, Mama…

Just this time.

Outro

The crowd goes wild, the lights fade low,

But all I want is you to know…

I’m still here—hoping you’ll clap for me, Mama.