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