Mother's Pearls

Sometimes when I'm on the street Somebody's perfume will make my heart skip a beat It's the one you used to where before I'd recognize it anywhere it's Trèsor Then suddenly the memories Start flooding back to me It's '93 and I see Us sitting by your vanity How you'd glow; How you'd shine All I wanted was that life to be mine But I'd grow up to find Some dreams are just too blind I'll never wear your mother's pearls And I'll never be your little girl But Mama that's alright at least I've got you in my life I know I don't fit tradition right so I'll give up this fight I'll never wear your mother's pearls I'll never wear your mother's pearls In the attic there's that portrait of you The debutante of '72 You look so pretty all dressed up in white But we both know I'll never have that rite and I'll never wear your mother's pearls I'll never be your little girl But Mama that's alright at least I've got you in my life I know I don't fit tradition right so I'll give up this fight I'll never wear your mother's pearls I'll never wear your mother's pearls I'll never wear your mother's pearls And I'll never be your little girl Oh no...