Stevie Stone - Malta Bend lyrics

[Tyler Lyon:] Unleash these words Singing out the melody, memory, them Malta Bend memories Oh lord Unleash these words [Hook - Tyler Lyon:] When the chips are down, back's against the wall On the side of the road, no-one to call There's no-one at all When it seems the rain will never stop again You don't know who's really your friend Or where you're getting your [?] from I wanna share a little story that I know well Another small town Another small tale About a woman with nothing Possessing [?] will A strong woman parented by Evelyn and Bill She never knew no excuses, the sun would come around See they were segregated, down in the Lower Town She took it all up in stride, but destined for a change A different type of struggle in this five [?] lanes See they was deep in the Church, she played piano well Willy and Stella and Rosie, Debbie and Ludia Bell See family values was high, I'm talking back when This is the story about a woman from Malta Bend Yeah [Hook] She moved out kinda early and had my two sisters '81 is the year I came in to the picture Ever since I remember you been working hard 11, 12 hour days, 2 or 3 jobs Reminiscing to the story I could shed a tear 5 elementary schools in 6 years We had to live through the struggle, but Me and Momma made it You see, this story's about a woman who's motivated I got a little bit dough [?] to chip in Not only was you my Momma, but you my best friend I wanna tell you I love you and you're my only one I wanna thank you for life P.S -your only son Yeah [Hook] [Tyler Lyon:] You're my only Mom, I love you Oh, you're amazing How amazing you are Yeah Unleash these words Singing out the melody, memory, them Malta Bend memories Oh lord Unleash these words