Well I was found in the transit lounge. Of a dirty airport town. What was I doing on the road to ruin. Well my mama laid me down. My mama laid me down. Around my hand was a plastic band. With a picture of my face. I was crying left to die. In this godforsaken place. This godforsaken place. [Chorus:]. Only Mama knows. What she laid me down. In this godforsaken town. She was running too. What she was running from. I always wondered. I never knew. Only Mama knows. Only Mama knows. I'm passing through. I'm on my way. On the road no ETA. I'm passing through. No fixed abode. And that is why..... I need to try. To hold on. I've got to hold on [3x]. Was it planned as a one night stand. Or did she live in disgrace. Well I never. Will I ever. See my father's face. See my father's face. [Chorus 2x ]. Gotta hold on... [4x]