Mims graduated High School and enrolled at Nassau Community College. He left the institution after a mere two months of classes to pursue a career in rap music. He began spending time in Harlem with Cam'ron as an acquaintance. In 2001, he was discovered by Quincy S/Duq Entertainment and soon after featured on a Canadian compilation entitled Private Party Collectors Edition Vol. 2, by Baby Blue Soundcrew. His guest appearance on the single "Love Em' All", alongside Choclair, enabled him to be recognized in Canada. The music video was nominated for a MMVA award. This song was never officially released in the United States. Mims also released his own single entitled "L.O.V.E." which was commercially unsuccessful.
Soon after his recognition in Canada, he would gain connections with Blackout Movement. He would release his first U.S. Single, "I Did You Wrong" gaining modest momemtum across the United States. This would not be enough to finalize a legitimate record deal for the artist. In 2006, He began to record tracks for Latin hip hop label Urban Box Office. He decided that it would be in his best interests to structure his own label situation. He would create American King Music alongside business partners Corey Llewellyn & Erik Mendelson.
Mims released "This Is Why I'm Hot" which gained respectable momemtum across the country as a direct result of his immediate camp and company. This created much attention for Mims as labels that had previously turned him down began to show interest. Following meetings with EMI mainly Capitol Records, Mims decided to sign his American King Music imprint with the company in November of 2006.
He immediately began to work on his debut album, Music Is My Savior emphasizing that Capitol Records understood him and his aspirations. During the summer of 2007, Mims released his second single, "Like This. The song became a minor hit on the radio. Also released from the album was "Just Like That.
Mims released his second effort on April 7, 2009, titled "Guilt". In October 2008, "Move (If You Wanna)" became the first official single from Mims' new album, peaking at #63 on the Hot 100 charts. The second single was released to radio alongside his album on April 7, 2009, entitled "Love Rollercoaster" featuring LeToya Luckett.
don't cry
MIMS Lyrics
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Le let me take you all some place
(Verse 1)
I remember When I was young my momma said she was goin out
You see the problem is she was always going out
Grandma mad 'cause my mama left us in the house
She was grown but granny thought she was showin out
My momma told me well that she did what she had to
But see I ain't like that she was datin them bad dudes
So everytime she went out I gave her an attitude
Yeah I was straight throwin a tantrum
Try to mess up her plans I was hopin she canceled
But ain't nobody told her what she could and she can't do
Yeah ma I was a handful so yeah
I cried and I cried and I tried to show her my side
But she wasn't hearin her kid took the key to the crib
Out the door she wavin bye bye
She had me thinking that my tears meant nothin'
Years later found out it means something
You see all those nights mama left me alone
I had to learn how to stand on my own (2 feet)
(chorus)
Don't cry don't cry don't cry it'll be alright
You only get one chance to live yo life
Up and down homie enjoy yo ride
And don't cry don't cry don't cry it'll be alright
You only get one chance to live yo life
Up and down homie enjoy yo ride (don't cry because its okay)
(Verse 2)
So now I'm grown up rap performer
Give thanks to the mirror where I practiced so much
Thanks to my grandma after so much
Sacrifice I feel so loved
And thanks to my auntie ann 'cause I be damned
If I ever said can't when I probly can
To my brother my blood my right hand man
Won't hesitate to put my life in yo hands
And this is to my young sis, 2 'cause nothing could stop you
Roy hand and troy p I ain't forgot you
My uncle joe and serita even my pops to
If I'm on top then we on top too
Chris and be you know that I got you
Will and ill see you know that I got you
The whole 6-4 you know that I got you
Black get yo hustle on I can't knock you
See-l slim and k be
Niggas in the hood that failed to pay me
I still got love for you niggas don't know why
So I know the meaning of when mama said don't cry
(chorus)(2x)
Don't cry don't cry don't cry it'll be alright
You only get one chance to live yo life
Up and down homie enjoy yo ride
(outro)
In MIMS's "Don't Cry," the rapper reflects on his childhood and the absence of his mother. He expresses his frustration with her constant absence and dating of "bad dudes." Despite his attempts to throw tantrums, he realizes that his tears meant nothing to her and he had to learn how to stand on his own two feet. The chorus serves as a reminder to enjoy life despite any obstacles that come one's way and not to cry because it will be alright.
The song appears on MIMS's second studio album, "Guilt," which was released in 2009. It was not released as a single, but it received positive reviews from critics for its personal lyrics and message. The song's title also served as the album's theme, as MIMS explored his guilty feelings about various aspects of his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, (don't cry) just follow me for a second
MIMS is asking you to listen to the song and giving you a message with the title 'Don't Cry'.
I remember When I was young my momma said she was going out
MIMS remembers when he was a child and his mother would tell him that she was leaving.
You see the problem is she was always going out
The problem was that his mother was always leaving the house.
Grandma mad cause my mama left us in the house
MIMS's grandma was mad because his mother left them alone in the house.
She was grown but granny thought she was showing out
Although his mother was grown, MIMS's grandma thought she was trying to act up.
Know you saying damn they ain't shit to be mad to
MIMS understands that some people might think that there is no reason to be mad.
My momma told me well that she did what she had to
MIMS's mother told him that she did what she had to do.
But see I ain't like that she was dating the bad dudes
However, MIMS didn't like that his mother was dating bad guys.
So every time she went out I gave her an attitude
Every time she went out, MIMS gave her a hard time.
Yeah I was straight throwing a tantrum
MIMS would throw tantrums to show his disapproval.
Try to mess up her plans I was hoping she cancel
He was hoping that his mother would cancel her plans due to his attitude.
But ain't nobody told her what she could and she can't do
No one could tell her what she could and couldn't do.
Yeah ma I was a handful so yeah
MIMS admits that he was a difficult child.
I cried and I cried and I tried to show her my said
MIMS cried to show his mother how upset he was with her leaving.
But she wasn't hearing her kid took the key to the crib
She didn't want to hear him out and left without listening to him.
Out the door she waving bye bye
His mother left the house and waved goodbye to him.
She had me thinking that my tears meant nothin'
MIMS felt like his tears didn't mean anything to his mother.
Years later found out it means something
Years later, MIMS realized that his tears meant something to him and he had to learn to stand on his own.
You see all those nights mama left me alone
MIMS was left alone by his mother many times.
I had to learn how to stand on my own (2 feet)
MIMS had to learn how to take care of himself and become independent.
[Chorus]
MIMS begins the chorus by telling you not to cry because everything will be alright and you only have one life to live.
So now I'm grown up rap performer
MIMS is now a grown-up and a rap artist.
Give thanks to the mirror where I practiced so much
MIMS practiced his rapping in front of the mirror a lot and is thankful for it.
That's to my grandma after so much
MIMS is grateful for his grandma's love and support after everything she's done for him.
Sacrifice I feel so loved
MIMS understands the sacrifices his family made for him and feels grateful for their love.
And this is to my auntie Ann cause I be damned
MIMS gives a shoutout to his Auntie Ann and would never doubt her.
If I ever said can't when I probably can
MIMS wouldn't make excuses and give up easily.
To my brother my blood my right hand man
MIMS thanks his brother for being his family and his right-hand man.
Won't hesitate to put my life in yo hands
MIMS trusts his brother with his life and knows that he won't hesitate to help.
And this is to my young sis 2 cause nothing could stop you
MIMS gives a shoutout to his younger sister and loves her for being unstoppable.
Roy hand and troy p I ain't forgot you
MIMS remembers his friends Roy and Troy and hasn't forgotten about them.
My uncle Joe and Serita even my pops to
MIMS thanks his Uncle Joe, Serita and his father.
If I'm on top then we on top to
If MIMS is successful, his family and friends are also successful because they helped him get there.
Chris and b you know that I got you
MIMS thanks his friends Chris and B and will always be there for them.
Will and ill c you know that I got you
MIMS thanks his friends Will and Ill and will always have their backs.
The whole 6-4 you know that I got you
MIMS thanks everyone in his community, especially the 6-4.
Black get yo hustle on I can't knock you
MIMS encourages Black to continue hustling and won't judge him for it.
C-l slim and k b
MIMS gives a shoutout to his friends C-l, Slim and KB.
Niggas in the hood that failed to pay me
MIMS still has love for those who owe him money in his community.
I still got love for you niggas don't know why
MIMS still has love for those in his community who owe him money, even though he doesn't know why.
[Chorus: x2]
MIMS repeats the chorus, telling you not to cry and to enjoy life because you only have one.
Don't cry don't cry don't cry it'll be alright
MIMS repeats the refrain, encouraging you not to cry and have hope.
You only get one chance to live yo life
MIMS reminds you that you only have one life to live, so make it count.
Up and down homie enjoy yo ride
Life has its ups and downs, but MIMS encourages you to enjoy the ride anyways.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BEBE WINANS, BRIAN KEITH THOMAS
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Daniela Siko
This song kept me going. Whenever i wanted to cry... I would play this song. Funny how tears went down my cheeks anyhow. Thank you Mims
Randall Beatley
Same here
Lauren Ashleigh
Same here...I used to listen to this when I was about 12 years old
Bryce Theobald
Wow it's funny how you can relate so much to a song. Everytime I hear this I lose it. Thank you mims. It's all thanks to you for keeping me on top of my game. Never falling low and holding my head #RespectMims
Music is my savior!
I Suffered, I Learned, I Changed
I was like 12 when I first heard this about to be 22 and still know every word. This sing was on repeat for like 45-2hrs no bs. Always hit home for me.
Grey k
Such a beautiful song!
Kamohelo Makateng
I always relate to this track so much, it takes me back to my childhood. Thanks Mims
#Lecom11
Justin Perez
always lifts my spirits
Pj Hancock
I have this album the song is on
Liam Jenkins
nice