Track 4 of the album Lights Half Down · 2026
Mama's Voice on a Long Distance Line
“Late at night the phone rings low and it's her voice over the static. I kept the quartet as quiet as the line.”
jazz ballad · family ballad · torch song · 3:46
Lyrics
Late at night the phone rings low Across the miles, the static glow Mama's voice comes soft and clear Saying, child, I wish you here Mama's voice on a long distance line Makes the lonely room feel fine Miles can't hold a love so strong Hum to me that old home song She tells me who got married, who moved Who the rain has come to bruise Says the porch light's still burning bright Says she'll leave it on tonight Mama's voice on a long distance line Makes the lonely room feel fine Miles can't hold a love so strong Hum to me that old home song Hang up slow, don't say goodbye Let the quiet stay awhile Hold the phone against my ear Hear her smile Tomorrow I will rise and go Be the strong one, that I know But tonight I'm small and young Listening to the song she hums Mama's voice on a long distance line Makes the lonely room feel fine Miles can't hold a love so strong Hum to me that old home song Hum to me that old home song