Mama
August Lyrics

Mama said stay out of trouble
My mother advised me to stay away from any unlawful activities or risky behaviors.

Mama said don't be a fool
My mother warned me against behaving foolishly or making hasty decisions.

Mama said stay in somebody's church
My mother suggested that I attend religious activities and seek guidance from spiritual figures.

Mama said boy stay in school
My mother emphasized the importance of education and encouraged me to stay in school.

Mama told me I better get home, before the street lights come on
My mother instructed me to come back home before it gets too dark outside.

Mama always use to cry when I left her, Maybe cause daddy was gone
My mother would often shed tears when I left home, possibly due to the absence of my father.

I still remember the lessons my mama taught me, But now it's my turn to show you how far they brought me
I still recall and cherish the valuable life lessons that my mother taught me, and now it is my responsibility to demonstrate how I have put them into practice.

Mama I made it, ahhhh yeaaah Mama I made it
I am proud to announce to my mother that I have succeeded in life and achieved my goals.

I could have been locked up, I could have been gunned down but I found my own way
Even though I faced difficult circumstances and situations that could have led to negative outcomes, I was able to make wise decisions and find my own path.

And I hope I made you proud
I hope that my success fills my mother with a sense of pride and satisfaction.

Mama said stay humble
My mother reminded me to remain modest and avoid becoming arrogant, even when I achieve success.

Mama said stay true
My mother stressed the importance of being sincere and honest, and remaining true to myself and my values.

Mama said boy keep that drama far away from you
My mother advised me to distance myself from any unnecessary conflicts or dramas in life.

Mama told me keep working
My mother motivated me to keep putting in hard work and strive towards achieving my goals.

Busting on to the future
I am determined and working hard towards a successful future.

Mama told me she lost one and she ain't tryna lose two
My mother shared with me her past experiences of losing someone, and she did not want to lose me as well.

But I had to find my way, and I had to get my own
Even though my mother provided me with guidance and support, I had to find my own path and make my own decisions in life.

Mama ain't always right, but she never let me down
Although my mother may not have always been right, she remained supportive and never let me down.

I don't know if I'ma make it big, mama but I made it out
I may not be sure of future success, but I am proud of having overcome challenges and made it to where I am now.

I know I didn't make it easy, I know you had your doubts
I am aware that I may have caused difficulties for my mother and that she may have had doubts about my decisions in life.