To My Mama
Bow Wow Feat. Amerie Lyrics
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(Thank you for loving me) My Mother
(And thank you for holding me down) Theresa
(I know that you care for me) Rene
(Cause you've always been around) Sing it
Ma (Thank you for loving me) This song right here is for you
(I want to thank you for holding me down) All the love you showed me
(I know that you care for me) I'ma give it right back to you
[Chorus: x2]
All of the things you do (yeah)
I can never repay you (uh huh)
I can't imagine life without you
My mama, my roll dog
Anything you need from me, Ma, you know that it's yours
You're the only woman in my life that I adore
I remember back in the days when we couldn't get much
TV's wasn't covered and the floor was tore up
How you juggle three jobs just to take care of me
Yo baby boy, Bow Weezy
Late night shifts, daytime to the AM
Comin' home late, there was my best friend
My soul mate, yes, my big brother
The one who tucked me in, put me under the covers
When I had nightmares, you came right away
Read me bedtime stories and chased them away
My beautiful black queen, my everything
The one that keeps this heart pumpin' everyday
I'm a young man now
But my plan is to show you that I really understand
Mom, I love you
[Chorus: x2]
Look at you now
You sittin' up on top of the world
Got a X5 and a Benz just to swerve
Gotcha dream house now
Sittin' on big land, big money, big jewels, big game plan
You told me one day I'ma make it this far
Have God in my life and I'm goin' be the star
I did it, well, look where we at
Don't have to worry 'bout past due bills and all that
Don't have to worry 'bout them bill collectors all on yo back
Don't worry
If you ain't got it, I got your back
Don't even worry 'bout you working 3 jobs real late
Don't even have to worry when you have no food to put on the plate
Back then, I didn't understand but I do now
I look back and I reminisce on how it all went down
Went from bad to good, from frowns to smiles
Mom, I really love you, understand now
I love you
[Chorus: x2]
Thank you for loving me
Say what now
Thank you for holding me down
Say what now
I know that you care for me
Sing that
Cause you've always been around
Kick it back and
Thank you for loving me
Say what now
Thank you for holding me down
Say what now
I know that you care for me
Say what
Cause you've always been around
Drop the beat back
Yo (yeah)
This song right here is dedicated to my mother (and oh)
And all the mothers out there (oh oh ooh)
Every mother (yeah)
All the single mothers out there workin' hard (oh oh yeah)
Just keep ya head up (oh)
And we goin' do it like this for all the mothers now (oh oh oh ooh)
All the mothers rock rock rock on (ooh)
All the mothers rock rock rock on (ooh)
If you wit me, rock rock rock on (ooh)
(just keep ya, just keep ya)
Just keep ya head up (just keep ya)
rock on (just keep ya head up)
rock on (just keep ya head up)
Uh, all my single mothers, rock on (yeah)
All my mothers come on, uh (yeah yeah)
All of the things you do (all the things you do)
I can never repay you (that's why I love you)
I can't imagine life without you (that's why I need you)
My mama, my roll dog (that's why I need you, yeah)
All of the things you do (all the things you do)
I can never repay you (I can never replace you)
I can't imagine life without you
I can't imagine my life without the one I love
Oh no yeah yeah yeah
Yeah yeah oh oh oh oh no
I love you mama
Said I love you mama
Yeah yeah
The song "To My Mama" by Bow Wow featuring Amerie is a dedication to Bow Wow's mother and all other strong moms in the world, who work hard to support and love their children unconditionally. The rapper expresses his gratitude for his mother, who worked three jobs to provide for him when they didn't have much. He reflects on the tough times they went through together, but also celebrates their success and how much they've accomplished since then. Bow Wow assures his mother that he's got her back and will always be there for her, just as she has been for him.
The entire song is a heartwarming tribute to mothers, particularly single moms who work hard to provide for their families. It reminds listeners to appreciate the sacrifices their mothers have made for them and to never take their love and support for granted. The overall message of the song is one of gratitude and love, and it serves as a great reminder to treasure the special women in our lives who have played a vital role in shaping who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this song right here is dedicated to that one special woman in my life, right
The song is dedicated to a special woman in the singer's life - his mother.
(Thank you for loving me) My Mother
The singer thanks his mother for her love and support.
(And thank you for holding me down) Theresa
The singer also thanks Theresa for being there for him when he needed her.
(I know that you care for me) Rene
The singer acknowledges that Rene also cares for him and he's grateful for it.
(Cause you've always been around) Sing it
The singer notes that all these people have always been around for him, supporting him.
Ma (Thank you for loving me) This song right here is for you
The singer says that this song is specifically dedicated to his mother.
(I want to thank you for holding me down) All the love you showed me
The singer thanks his mother for the love and support she's shown him over the years.
(I know that you care for me) I'ma give it right back to you
The singer promises to give back the love and care his mother has always shown him.
All of the things you do (yeah)
The singer acknowledges all the things his mother has done for him.
I can never repay you (uh huh)
The singer understands that he can never fully repay his mother for everything she's done for him.
I can't imagine life without you
The singer cannot imagine what his life would be like without his mother in it.
My mama, my roll dog
The singer notes that his mother is not only his parent but also his friend.
Anything you need from me, Ma, you know that it's yours
The singer promises his mother that he'll always be there for her and anything she needs from him is hers.
Late night shifts, daytime to the AM
The singer remembers the long hours his mother worked to take care of him.
Comin' home late, there was my best friend
The singer notes that his mother was always there for him, even after working long hours.
My soul mate, yes, my big brother
The singer sees his mother as his soulmate and big brother, someone he can depend on and confide in.
When I had nightmares, you came right away
The singer remembers how his mother comforted him when he had nightmares.
My beautiful black queen, my everything
The singer sees his mother as a beautiful black queen who means everything to him.
But my plan is to show you that I really understand
The singer wants to show his mother that he understands all that she's done for him.
Gotcha dream house now
The singer notes how much his mother's hard work has paid off in the form of her dream house.
Sittin' on big land, big money, big jewels, big game plan
The singer notes how successful his mother has become, with big land, money, jewels, and a game plan.
All my single mothers, rock on (yeah)
The singer gives a shoutout to all the single mothers out there, encouraging them to keep going and pushing forward.
All of the things you do (all the things you do)
The singer reiterates that he acknowledges everything his mother has done for him.
I can never repay you (I can never replace you)
The singer again acknowledges that he can never fully repay his mother for everything she's done for him.
I can't imagine life without you
The singer reiterates that he cannot imagine his life without his mother.
Oh no yeah yeah yeah
The singer expresses his love for his mother.
Yeah yeah
The singer again expresses his love for his mother in a repeating chant.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEOFF GURD, MARTIN LASCELLES, GINA FOSTER, JALIL HUTCHINS, LAWRENCE SMITH, SHAD MOSS, JONATHAN J SMITH, TENAIA SANDERS, RAHMAN GRIFFIN
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