Classic Country Lyrics: "Mama's Hungry Eyes" von Merle Haggard

Merle Haggards Leben war nicht erst schwie-
rig, als er ins Gefängnis musste. Hag wuchs
in armen Verhältnissen auf, von denen er in
diesem Song erzählte.

A canvas covered cabin in a crowded labour camp 
Stand out in this memory I revived; 
Cause my daddy raised a family there, with two 
hard working hands 
And tried to feed my mama's hungry eyes.

He dreamed of something better, and my mama's 
faith was strong
And us kids were just to young to realize
That another class of people put us somewhere just 
below;
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes.

Mama never had the luxuries she wanted 
But it wasn't cause my daddy didn't try. 
She only wanted things she really needed; 
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes.

I remember daddy praying for a better way of life
But I don't recall a change of any size;
Just a little loss of courage, as their age began to 
show
And more sadness in my mama's hungry eyes.

Mama never had the luxuries she wanted
But it wasn't cause my daddy didn't try.
She only wanted things she really needed;
One more reason for my mama's hungry eyes.

Oh, I still recall my mama's hungry eyes.