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Foot In My Mouth
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Jul 8, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Chris Tomlin's song 'I Put My Foot in My Mouth' is a humorous, lighthearted track about the awkward moments when someone says the wrong thing. The lyrics tell three comedic stories: mistaking a woman's pregnancy, accidentally revealing Santa isn't real to a child, and bragging about hitting a cat that turns out to be a friend's pet. Each verse ends with the singer realizing his mistake. The song is not a Christian worship piece but a fun, relatable narrative about learning to watch one's words. It does not contain any spiritual themes or references to faith.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
she was buyin' some food
I walked up to her and I said "Hey!"
"When's the baby due?"
She said "Baby?"
"I'm not having a baby,"
"what you talkin' about?"
I said "Sorry... Mrs. Parker"
I put my foot in my mouth
(chorus)
I got my foot in my mouth,
guess I should watch what I say,
I got my foot in my mouth,
it's prob'ly better that way
I took my brother to the mall last Christmas,
to see Santa and his sleigh,
I said "Aren't you glad that you're old enough,"
"to know that Santa is fake?"
He said "Fake? Santa's not fake!"
"What you talkin about?"
I said "No, I didn't tell ya Santa was fake!"
"I said...Santa's great..."
I put my foot in my mouth
(chorus)
"here's the last verse"
I was braggin' to a friend of mine
how I ran over this cat,
I said "His name was fluffy, cause I read the tag..."
"right after I squashed him flat"
She said "Fluffy? My cat's name is Fluffy! He was my best friend."
I said "No, I didn't say his name was Fluffy!"
"I said his name was... Twinkles"
here I go again...
(chorus twice)