Playboy Mommy

Tori Amos · A Piano: The Collection [2006]

In my platforms

I hit the floor

fell face down

didn't help my brain out

Then the baby came

before I found

the magic how

to keep her happy

I never was the fantasy

of what you want

wanted me to be



Don't judge me so harsh little girl,

so you got a playboy mommy

But when you tell 'em my name and

you want to cross that Bridge

all on your own

Little girl they'll do you no harm

cause they know

your playboy mommy

But when you tell 'em my name

from here to Birmingham I got a few friends



I never was there

was there when it counts

I get my way

you're so like me

You seemed ashamed

Ashamed that I was

a good friend of American Soldiers

I'll say it loud here by your grave

those angels can't

ever take my place



Don't judge me so harsh little girl,

you got a playboy mommy

But when you tell 'em my name and

and you want to cross that Bridge

all on your own

Little girl they'll do you no harm

cause they know

your playboy mommy

But you just tell 'em my name

you tell 'em my name

I got a few friends



Somewhere where the orchids grow

I can't find those church bells

that played when you died

played Gloria

talkin' bout

Hosanah



Don't judge me so harsh little girl,

you got a playboy mommy

come home

but when you tell them soldiers my name

cross that Bridge

all on your own

Little girl they'll

do you no harm

cause they know your playboy mommy

but I'll be home

I'll be home

to take you in my arms