When I was a young boy, I was scared of growing up
I didn’t understand it, but I was terrified of love
Felt like I had to choose, but it was outta my control
I needed to be saved, I was going crazy on my own

It took me years to tell my mother, I expected the worst
I gathered all the courage in the world

She said: I love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy and always be who you are
She wrapped her arms around me
Said: Don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what
She loves me no matter what

I got a little older, wishing all my time away
Riding on the pavement, every sunny day was grey
I trusted in my friends, then all my world came crashing down
I wish I never said a thing 'cause to them I’m a stranger now

I ran home I saw my mother, it was written on my face
Felt like I had a heart of glass about to break

She said: I love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy and always be who you are
She wrapped her arms around me
Said: Don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what
She loves me no matter what

Now I’m a man and I’m so much wiser
I walk the earth with my head held higher
I got the love that I need
But I was still missing one special piece
My father looked at me

He said: I love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy and always be who you are
He wrapped his arms around me
Said: Don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what
He loves me no matter what

They love me no matter what