Momma
Ghostface Killah Lyrics


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Damn, this is for all my women thats been going through the struggle
On welfare, living the rough life
It's gonna be alright
That's right
This is how we gone do it
I want you to explain your story
Then I'ma tell you mine
Tell 'em

Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (momma, momma)
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)

It's not ya momma fault
It's ya fathers fault
It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
She lost her first child in 74
And that lead to nervous breakdowns Bacardi dark she downin' it raw
She can't take it she constantly cryin' fallin' down on her knees
Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets

Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (momma, momma)
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)

I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
Take you way above the clouds and back you up
At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
I'ma take care of you and ya kids
Take the bent and go handle ya biz
The bills is paid, the cables back on
I quote you know the seeds want they nickelodeon on
I'm not ashamed to sport you
Floss you or gloss you out
Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out

Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (momma, momma)
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)

In the hood there's a struggle
My girls is in trouble
She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
Her pops never showed her the ropes
Her moms raised mad kids on her own
She never had a strong man in her home

Nothing in this life, sun don't always shine
But it can't rain all the time (everything gone be alright)
Somebody sees your pain
You will never hurt again
I see you momma
I see you momma
You can cry yours eyes (cry your eyes)
It will be alright (it will be alright)

Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (momma, momma)
Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)




Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)

Overall Meaning

The song "Momma" by Ghostface Killah featuring Megan Rochell is a tribute to all the women who have gone through hardships and struggles in life. The lyrics express messages of hope, support, and love to women who are living in poverty or facing adversities in their lives. The song addresses the pain and suffering that women face due to factors such as absent fathers, abusive partners, and the lack of guidance and support.


The song starts with a message of encouragement to all the women who are struggling in life. Ghostface Killah acknowledges the struggles that women face every day, such as living on welfare and facing a rough life. He assures them that everything will be alright and proposes to share their stories, as he wants to tell his.


In the second verse, Ghostface Killah explains the situation of a woman whose life has been ravaged by the actions of her father. The woman's mother became an alcoholic because of the behavior of her husband. Her father was abusive, cheated on her mother, and even beat her. The woman lost her first child in 1974, leading to her mother suffering from nervous breakdowns. All she needed was someone to comfort her, rub her feet and give her a nice hug.


In the third verse, Ghostface Killah takes the listener's attention away from the past and shifts it to the present. He proposes to take care of the women and their kids. He promises to pay the bills and take care of their needs. He tells them that he is not ashamed to have them by his side, regardless of their appearance.


Overall, the song is an excellent tribute to all women who are facing the struggles of life. It is a message of hope, love, and support, telling women that they do not have to go through life's challenges alone. Additionally, it highlights the challenges that women face in the absence of guidance and support.


Line by Line Meaning

Damn, this is for all my women thats been going through the struggle
This song is dedicated to all the women who have faced hardships and struggles.


On welfare, living the rough life
Many women have had to rely on welfare to survive the tough times.


It's gonna be alright
Things will eventually get better.


That's right
Yes, it's true.


This is how we gone do it
Here's how we're going to overcome our struggles.


I want you to explain your story
Please share your experiences with us.


Then I'ma tell you mine
I will share my own story after you share yours.


Hustling, striving, struggling surviving (momma, momma)
Women have had to hustle, strive, and struggle just to survive.


Never realizing, that you were a diamond (momma, momma)
Sometimes women don't realize their own worth and value.


Through the sun, or the rain, through the pain I'ma hold you down (hold you down)
I will support you through the good times and the bad, no matter what.


Through the good, or the bad times (I got love for you)
My love for you is unconditional.


The stress and the heart aches (so much love for you)
Even during times of stress and heartache, I still love and support you.


It's not ya momma fault
Your mother is not to blame for everything.


It's ya fathers fault
Your father is responsible for some of the pain and hardship you've faced in life.


It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Your father's actions have caused your mother to turn to alcohol.


Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
Alcohol has caused your mother to struggle with confusion and pain.


And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
On top of everything else, your father cheated on and physically abused your mother.


She lost her first child in 74
Your mother lost a child in 1974.


And that lead to nervous breakdowns Bacardi dark she downin' it raw
This loss led to your mother experiencing nervous breakdowns and turning to hard liquor to cope.


She can't take it she constantly cryin' fallin' down on her knees
Your mother is overwhelmed and often cries in despair.


Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
She feels hopeless and wants to give up.


All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Your mother just needed someone to comfort and care for her.


Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets
She needed someone to rescue her from her difficult life.


I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
I believe that I am meant to help you through your struggles.


Take you way above the clouds and back you up
I will support and protect you, lifting you up and helping you face anything that comes your way.


At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
I will be there to comfort and hold you.


Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
I will fulfill your physical needs and provide you with warmth and comfort.


Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
No other man can provide for you and care for you like I can.


I'ma take care of you and ya kids
I will take care of and provide for you and your children.


Take the bent and go handle ya biz
I will give you the resources and support you need to handle your business and responsibilities.


The bills is paid, the cables back on
I will take care of the practical matters in life, like paying bills and restoring utilities.


I quote you know the seeds want they nickelodeon on
I understand that your children want to watch their favorite shows on TV.


I'm not ashamed to sport you
I am proud to be with you and care for you.


Floss you or gloss you out
I will provide you with anything you need, whether it's practical or luxurious.


Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out
No matter what you look like or how you feel, I will make you look and feel your best.


In the hood there's a struggle
Life in the inner city can be a daily struggle.


My girls is in trouble
Many young women in the inner city are facing serious problems and challenges.


She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
Many young women lack guidance and direction, and feel lost and confused.


Her pops never showed her the ropes
Many young women grow up without a father figure to guide and teach them.


Her moms raised mad kids on her own
Many single mothers are forced to raise their children alone.


She never had a strong man in her home
Many young women grow up without a strong male role model in their lives.


Nothing in this life, sun don't always shine
Life is not always easy and we will face hardships.


But it can't rain all the time (everything gone be alright)
Things will eventually get better, no matter how hard they may seem right now.


Somebody sees your pain
There are people who understand what you're going through and care about your well-being.


You will never hurt again
I will always be there to support and care for you, and help you overcome your pain and challenges.


I see you momma
I recognize and acknowledge your struggles and hardships.


You can cry yours eyes (cry your eyes)
It's okay to cry and release your emotions.


It will be alright (it will be alright)
Things will get better and you will overcome your struggles.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: David Axelrod, Dennis Coles, Eric Palmer, Shaffer Smith

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