Tell me where he comes from
The first verse seems to be in the voice of a child, confused about his dad's absence
Finally, I'll know where I'm going
Mom says that when you search well
Or: Mama says that when you look hard enough
You always end up finding
She says that he's never very far
That he often goes to work
Or: That he goes to work a lot
Mom says "To work is good"
Much better than being in bad company
French expression: Mieux vaut être seul que mal accompagné = Better to be alone than in bad company
Right? Where's your dad?