You are
When I was a youngin' and ma had me Seventeen old kicked out on the streets Though back at the time, I never thought I'd see her Ain't a woman alive that 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 with my baby sister Over the years we was poorer the other little kids
And even we had different daddy's, the same drama When things went we'd blame mama I on the stress I caused, it was hell on my mama from a jail cell and high school elementary?
Hey, I see the penitentiary, one day And runnin' the police, that's right Mama catch me, put a to my backside And even as a theme, mama You always was a queen, mama
I finally understand for a woman it easy Tryin' to raise a man you always was A poor single on welfare, tell me how ya did it no way I can pay you back But the plan is to show you I understand you are appreciated
Lady, don't cha we love ya? Sweet lady Dear mama, place no one above ya, sweet You are appreciated, don't cha know we ya?
Now ain't nobody tell us it was No love from my daddy 'cause the coward there He passed away and I didn't cry, my anger Wouldn't let me for a stranger
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 though sold drugs They showed a young love
I moved out and really hangin' I money of my own so I started shaggin' I ain't guilty 'cause, though I sell rocks It feels good puttin' money in your
I love rent when the rent's due I hope ya got the necklace that I sent to you when I was low you was there for me And never me alone because you cared for me
And I see you comin' home after work late You're in the kitchen to fix us a hot plate Ya just workin' with the you was given And mama made miracles thanksgivin'
But now the road got rough, alone You're tryin' to raise two bad kids on own And there's no way I can pay you But my plan is to show you that I understand you are
Lady, don't cha we love ya? Sweet lady And mama place no one above ya, sweet lady You are appreciated, don't cha know we ya?
Pour out some and I reminisce, 'cause through the drama I can depend on my mama And when it seems I'm hopeless You say the words that can get me in focus
When I was sick as a kid To keep me happy there's no limit to the you did And all my childhood Are full of all the things you did for me
And though I act crazy I gotta the Lord that you made me There are no words that can express how I You never kept a secret, always stayed
And I appreciate, how you me And all the love that you gave me I wish I take the pain away If you can it through the night there's a brighter day
Everything will be if ya hold on It's a everyday, gotta roll on And there's no way I can pay you But my plan is to show you I understand you are appreciated
Lady, don't cha know we ya? Sweet lady And dear mama place no one above ya, lady You are appreciated, don't cha we love ya?
Sweet lady, and mama Dear mama, lady, lady,