116. Mother May I
Did you ever ask permission. I did—over and over again—first from my mother, then my teachers, then…it just went on and on. But there came a day when I dawned on me that I needed to stop. I need to figure it out for myself. I needed to claim my own power and decision making.
It works pretty well. I make mistakes. Sometimes I make good choices. Sometimes not so good. But hey—that’s also how I learn. In the 80’s I wrote this song, and wouldn’t you know, it’s called “Mother May I.”
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Mother may I cross the street?
Mother may I have a date?
Mother may I? Mother may I?
Mother may I stay out late?
Yes darling daughter yes is the answer today,
Just remember to always ask if you may.
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Teacher may I be excused?
Teacher may I make up the quiz?
Teacher may I? Teacher may I?
Teacher may I be the whiz?
Yes lovely student, yes is the answer today,
Just remember to always ask if you may.
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Preacher, may I be forgiven?
Preacher may I serve mankind?
Preacher may I? Preacher may I?
Preacher my I happiness find?
Yes, well-taught Christian, Yes is the answer today.
Just remember to always ask if you may.
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Husband may I fix your meal?
Husband may I please go out?
Husband may I? Husband may I?
Husband, may I ever shout?
Yes, darling wife. Yes is the answer today,
Just remember to always ask if you may.
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Now I’ve found the truth at last,
Don’t have to ask anyone but me,
Woman may I? Woman may I?
Woman may I now be free?
Yes, yes woman. Yes is the answer today.
Just remember you don’t have to ask if you may!
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© Copyright 1983 by Ann Freeman Price
