My mama told me never [bad word] with scissors.
I listened to everything she said.
Never told me that a boy would break my heart,
But that I’d be breaking theirs instead.
And she was right in some ways.
And a mother’s wisdom can save a girl 
From making the same mistakes.

 [bad word] 
Cause wearing a ring means nothing
If love don’t play a part.
It’s like wearing an evening dress
To a party that never starts.
I’m wearing all these masks
Just to hide my weathered heart.
I’ll wear you on my sleeve
Just to carry you around with me.

And mama told me that it was my decision
If he left, or if he stayed.
I said pack your things and get on the next plane.
Been too long since your love began to fade.

Cause wearing a ring means nothing
If love don’t play a part.
It’s like wearing an evening dress
To a party that never starts.
I’m wearing all these masks
Just to hide my weathered heart.
I’ll wear you on my sleeve
Just to carry you around with me.

And 20 years is a long time
To be telling lies.
Saw the pain in heart
When I saw the look in her eyes.

Cause wearing a ring means nothing
If love don’t play a part.
It’s like wearing an evening dress
To a party that never starts.
I’m wearing all these masks
Just to hide my weathered heart.
I’ll wear you on my sleeve
Just to carry you around with me.