You are
I was a youngin' and ma mama had me Seventeen years old out on the streets Though back at the time, I thought I'd see her face a woman alive that could take my mama's place
Suspended from and scared to go home, I was a fool the big boys, breakin' all the rules I tears with my baby sister Over the years we was poorer the other little kids
And though we had different daddy's, the same drama When things went wrong blame mama I reminisce on the I caused, it was hell Huggin' on my mama from a jail and high school elementary?
Hey, I see the penitentiary, one day And runnin' from the police, right Mama catch me, put a to my backside And as a crack theme, mama You was a black queen, mama
I understand for a woman it ain't easy Tryin' to a man you always was committed A poor single on welfare, tell me how ya did it There's no way I can pay you But the plan is to you that I understand you are appreciated
Lady, don't cha we love ya? Sweet lady Dear mama, place no one above ya, lady You are appreciated, cha know we love ya?
Now ain't nobody us it was fair No love from my daddy the coward wasn't there He passed away and I didn't cry, my anger Wouldn't let me feel for a
They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless, but all I was lookin' for a father he was I hung around with the Thugs, and even they sold drugs They showed a young brother
I moved out and really hangin' I money of my own so I started shaggin' I ain't guilty 'cause, even I sell rocks It feels good puttin' money in mailbox
I payin' rent when the rent's due I hope ya got the necklace that I sent to you 'Cause I was low you was there for me And never me alone because you cared for me
And I could see you comin' home after work You're in the kitchen to fix us a hot plate Ya just workin' the scraps you was given And made miracles every thanksgivin'
But now the road got rough, here You're to raise two bad kids on your own And there's no way I can pay you But my plan is to show you that I you are appreciated
Lady, cha know we love ya? Sweet lady And dear mama no one above ya, sweet lady You are appreciated, cha know we love ya?
Pour out some and I reminisce, 'cause through the drama I can always on my mama And when it seems that I'm You say the words can get me back in focus
When I was as a little kid To keep me happy there's no to the things you did And all my memories Are full of all the things you did for me
And though I act crazy I thank the Lord that you made me There are no words can express how I feel You never a secret, always stayed real
And I appreciate, how you me And all the extra love you gave me I wish I could take the away If you can make it the night there's a brighter day
will be alright if ya hold on It's a everyday, gotta roll on And no way I can pay you back But my plan is to show you that I understand you are
Lady, don't cha know we ya? Sweet lady And dear place no one above ya, sweet lady You are appreciated, don't cha we love ya?
Sweet lady, and dear Dear mama, lady, lady,