“The Damsels in Distress: Book of Songs” is a Paper Opera project to include all of The Damsels in Distress songs. Each page will include song lyrics and an accompanying illustrated image of each song.

Album: The Family Album

Mom

Mom, be good to me. You never smile at anything I’ve ever done.
Mom, be good to me. Don’t be the only one you see. My life here has been my friend.
Mom, be good to me. You’re the only one I’ve seen since before I was born.
Mom, be good to me. Tell me what is eating you. I’m older now, and I can be your friend.
Mom, be good to me. Tell me that you like my hair even though you told me not to dye it.
Mom, be good to me. And I’ll be good to you, and then good to my daughter. Mom.