I Ain't Your Mama
Amber Dotson Lyrics

I still had rice in my hair, still had stars in my eyes,
Even though I was still feeling the effects of our last date, I still noticed and picked up your dirty laundry on the floor.

When I started pickin' up your underwear the other night.
As I was cleaning up our shared living space, I noticed your discarded underwear and took it upon myself to clean up after you yet again.

There they were on the floor when I woke up today:
The next day, your laundry was still on the floor, causing me frustration and annoyance.

If you don't pick 'em up, I'm gonna throw 'em away.
If you can't be bothered to take care of your own things, then I will have to do it for you by throwing them away.

Oh, I know I call you "baby",
Despite the affectionate nickname I use for you, it does not change the fact that I am not your caretaker or mother figure.

But that's just a figure of speech.
My use of the term "baby" is not meant to imply that you are my child or responsibility.

I ain't your Mama; (I ain't your Mama.)
I am not responsible for taking care of you or cleaning up after you, despite any endearments I may use.

Oh, I love you to death, but I didn't take you to raise.
While I care deeply for you, it is not my job to raise or care for you like a parent would.

But I know why she gave you away.
I may not be your mother, but I understand the frustration that your parents felt when raising you.

You like to stroll in from work, have your supper at five,
You have a routine that you are comfortable with, but I am not here to cater to your every need or desire.

Oh, I used to be a sucker for those big pretty eyes.
I may have been enamored with you and your physical appearance in the past, but that does not change our current dynamic.

Well, the kitchen's all yours, mister, you got two hands.
You are capable of cooking and cleaning up after yourself, so it is time for you to start taking on those responsibilities instead of relying on me.

It's time for you to learn to wipe a pot and a pan.
I am not here to teach you basic life skills, but you need to take the initiative to learn and take care of your own messes.

So you're hungry for spaghetti:
Your desire for a specific meal does not mean that I am responsible for cooking it for you.

Well, baby, don't look at me.
I am not your personal chef or caterer, so you need to take care of your own meal preparations.

Boy, I love you to death, but I didn't take you to raise.
My affection for you does not extend to taking care of you like a parent would.

It ain't like you ain't good to me.
I appreciate the things you do for me, but that does not mean I am obligated to take care of you in return.

You're as cute as you can be.
I find you physically attractive, but that does not change our current dynamic and responsibilities.

I know you're used to doin' what you wanna,
You may be used to doing what you want without consequences or responsibilities, but that is not the case in our relationship.

But I ain't your Mama.
I am not your mother who will cater to your every need and clean up after you. You need to start taking on responsibilities like an adult.

Sorry, baby.
I apologize if my expectations of you may be different from what you are used to, but it is time for you to take on more responsibilities.

Oh yeah, I wanna make love.
Despite our differences in responsibilities, I still desire a physical and emotional relationship with you.

But you can make the bed up!
However, you need to start taking care of simple tasks like making the bed instead of leaving it for me to do.

But I sure know why she gave you away, yeah.
While I may not be your mother, I can understand why she may have felt overwhelmed or frustrated with raising you and your responsibilities.