The Letter
Foxy Brown/Pianon Interludes/Ronald Isley Lyrics

Shimmering memories.. up in the studio gettin' low
Foxy Brown recalls her memories of recording music in the studio.

Listening it's the realest shit I've ever wrote
Foxy Brown reflects that the content of the letter is authentic and genuine.

This is a letter
Foxy Brown begins the letter she is writing.

From Inga
The letter is from Foxy Brown, whose real name is Inga.

To my mother, and my brothers, and my baby
The letter is addressed to Foxy Brown's mother, brothers, and child.

Dear Mommy, I apologize
Foxy Brown addresses her mother and expresses regret.

I know it's because of me that your life is traumatized (and)
Foxy Brown acknowledges that her actions have caused her mother pain and distress.

it's cause of me that at times you want to die
Foxy Brown admits that her behavior has made her mother feel suicidal.

But you was always there when your little Na Na cried (and)
Foxy Brown remembers her mother being there for her when she was upset or hurt.

When the media said Foxy's ill
The media reported that Foxy Brown was unwell.

You was there when this fame almost got me killed
Foxy Brown's mother was present when fame nearly resulted in her death.

When I was in the hospital, could not be still
Foxy Brown was hospitalized and struggled to stay calm.

Only you knew the reasons why I popped these pills
Foxy Brown's mother was the only person who knew the reason behind her taking medication.

And to my friends I love them and I know they care
Foxy Brown appreciates her friends and feels grateful for their support.

But, time after time, you was always there
Foxy Brown's mother has always been present and supportive.

When I did the Vibe cover, holdin my crotch
Foxy Brown poses in a sexually suggestive manner for a magazine cover.

I was wailin, while you prayed for me hopin I'll stop
Foxy Brown's mother was concerned about her behaviors and hoped she would change.

Sorry for the times I didn't tell the truth
Foxy Brown apologizes for times when she lied.

And I'm sorry for the times when I yelled at you
Foxy Brown expresses regret for times when she was verbally abusive to her mother.

I love you mommy, sorry that's happened
Foxy Brown expresses love and apologizes to her mother.

Please pass the letter to Gavin
Foxy Brown requests that her mother pass the letter to her brother Gavin.

Gavin, dang, where do I start
Foxy Brown addresses her brother Gavin.

You knew it all, you was there from the start
Gavin has been supportive of Foxy Brown since the beginning.

My cold deed the ear to my heart
Gavin is someone who Foxy Brown trusts and confides in deeply.

Just writing this tears me apart (see)
Writing the letter is an emotionally difficult experience for Foxy Brown.

Seemed like yesterday when I signed my deal
Foxy Brown reminisces about when she signed her music contract.

Brought the Benz, and put you behind the wheel
Foxy Brown helped buy a car and allowed Gavin to drive it.

I wanted you to know that I did it for us
Foxy Brown's success was motivated by a desire to provide for her family.

And I wanted you to know I was committed to us
Foxy Brown is devoted to her family.

And of course the long way, we had our disputes
Foxy Brown and Gavin have had disagreements but have worked through them.

You didn't care for some of the things that I would do
Gavin did not always approve of Foxy Brown's behavior.

But you still watched my back, complete and the same
Gavin remained loyal and supportive of Foxy Brown despite their differences.

You're the one that used to school me, and teach me the game (see)
Gavin was a mentor and taught Foxy Brown valuable lessons in life.

Whether I'm here, or dead in a box
Foxy Brown acknowledges that she does not know what the future holds.

Keep my name alive, you know no bitch is better than Fox
Foxy Brown wants her brother to continue promoting her legacy when she is gone.

I love you, tell ma I'll never forget her
Foxy Brown affirms her love for her brother and asks him to convey a message to their mother.

Let Ant read the rest of the letter
Foxy Brown requests that Gavin pass the letter on to their brother Ant to read.

Anton, don't let this letter get you down
Foxy Brown addresses her brother Anton and offers words of encouragement.

Dagg, I hope I didn't let you down
Foxy Brown expresses a desire not to disappoint Anton.

I made my mistakes
Foxy Brown acknowledges that she has made errors in the past.

I was young in the mind
Foxy Brown recognizes she was not mature when she made certain decisions.

But you gotta admit, I was one of a kind
Foxy Brown is unique and special in her own way.

Remember Miami when you fought my man
Foxy Brown recalls an incident in Miami when Anton got into a fight.

Can't imagine how mentally lost I am (memories)
Foxy Brown is struggling with her emotions while reflecting on this memory.

Never knew life could be so painful
Foxy Brown did not expect life to be so full of adversity.

Tell daddy I love him, and I'm still his little angel
Foxy Brown sends her love to her father and expresses affection.

I'm all cried out, I feel like I want to go
Foxy Brown is drained emotionally and feels a desire to leave the situation.

Can't take this no more
Foxy Brown is overwhelmed and can no longer handle the situation.

I want my life like it was before
Foxy Brown wishes to go back to a simpler time in her life.

My life so raw
Foxy Brown's life has been unrefined and difficult.

Love you Ant but I can't write no more
Foxy Brown ends her letter with appreciation for her brother and the sentiment that she cannot write anymore.

Oh come on come back home
Foxy Brown pleads for her family members to return home.

Oh I'm so sorry
Foxy Brown apologizes again for her mistakes.

I want my lover
Foxy Brown desires the affection of a romantic partner.

Yeah this is my letter
Foxy Brown reiterates that this is the letter she has written.

Please, listen
Foxy Brown requests that her family members pay attention to her and the letter.

Listen to me
Foxy Brown emphasizes the importance of her message.

Oh somebody listen
Foxy Brown expresses a sense of desperation and urgency.

Keep the family
Foxy Brown wants her family to stay united and together.

Come back home to me
Foxy Brown wants her family to return home and be together.

My letter
Foxy Brown reminds the reader that this is her letter.

Listen....
Foxy Brown reiterates her request for the letter to be listened to.