Mama
Obie Trice Lyrics

Only my mama done seen me cry, this my life
I have only shown my vulnerable side to my mother, as this is my life and I feel the need to be tough.

I'll be thuggin' till the day I die, this my life
I will continue with my rough lifestyle until my death, as it is my way of life.

You niggas don't know me
Nobody truly knows who I am as a person and what I have been through.

You can't slow me down, you can't hold me
Nobody is able to stop me or hinder my progress in life.

So I'mma keep rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin' goin' on strong
I will continue moving forward and staying strong in life despite the challenges I face.

They say why you so defensive? I take that offensive
When people question why I am protective of myself, I get offended as I have been through a lot.

Comin' from the shit that I lived in
I am a product of my past experiences and my environment.

You wouldn't understand him unless you eye witness
You cannot comprehend my struggles unless you have personally witnessed them.

Chillin' on the block where vacant lots are given
I spend my time in an area where land is abandoned and left unused.

Women and children, missin' men in the picture
The community I come from is lacking male role models.

These niggas hit up sittin' down at some center
These guys spend their time getting high and hanging out at a recreation center.

Get a kite with a flick of a chick, he once hit up
They receive messages from someone they know who is incarcerated.

Ridiculous but that's us niggas
These actions may seem foolish, but they are common among people in my community.

On the corner from dusk to dawn
I spend countless hours on the streets from sun-up to sun-down.

Till that shit whites brought to America's gone
I will continue to struggle until the impact of slavery and institutional oppression no longer affects my community.

Be a good Samaritan, my heritage was did wrong
I try to do good in my community, as my ancestors were wronged by society.

So all that sufferin' that's just prolong
My community continues to suffer due to the long-lasting effects of systemic oppression.

Long as you knowin' that strong arm robbery
Strong-arm robbery is a result of societal deprivation and poverty.

Was brought on from this society deprivin' me
My actions are a result of the unequal opportunities and resources available to me and my community.

This brings violence if you're not survivin'
Survival in this environment often leads to violent acts.

My environment, don't expect you to be drivin' in
My circumstances and living conditions are not conducive to success for others who come from different backgrounds.

Mama worked 37 years at the plant
My mother spent 37 years working at a factory.

34 days she missed, that's where I get my grind at
My mother rarely missed work, and I was influenced by her work ethic.

Her little nigga, see her as father figure
I see my mother as both a mother and a father.

Even though she got hips and tender bitch up
Although my mother is a woman, she is still strong and tough.

Show me how to maneuver snakes far as niggas
My mother taught me how to navigate through deceitful and dishonest people.

Eleanor Trice, one real sister
Eleanor Trice is a strong woman who is close to me.

Raised the kids up to be go getters
Our upbringing taught us to be hardworking and driven.

Now a nigga living room big as an ampatheater
I have become successful and now live in a large home.

Got the theater nigga, I'm from the hood
I have a home theater system, despite growing up in a low-income area.

So at times I see the mirror and tell him he doin' good
I acknowledge my success and am proud of myself for what I have accomplished.

Keep up my spirits 'cause niggas want him destroyed
I need to stay motivated because there are people who want to see me fail.

But that's null and void when it comes to ya boy
But their negative opinions and wishes do not matter to me.

I'm from Detroit, Shady employee
I am from Detroit and am an employee of Eminem's record label, Shady Records.

I'm on a voyage tryna get more than royalties
I am working hard to gain more than just financial success, but also respect and recognition in the music industry.

Niggas some royalty, that's why your bitches spoil me
I am a respected figure in the music industry, which attracts attention from women.

O T are I see E
Obie Trice is my name and I am a successful rapper.

I got visions of makin' executive decisions
I have aspirations of becoming a business executive and making important decisions.

But the system tells me to be realistic
Society tells me that my dreams may not be achievable, but I am determined to try.

You can't do shit with see's and D's
Without doing well in school, it is difficult to achieve success.

I can do the work, I'm just interested in makin' cheese
I have the capability to succeed academically, but I am more focused on making money.

So your schools can't control these G's
The education system does not have control over those who come from my background and lifestyle.

He got his own rules and do whatever he please
I make my own rules and do what I want, regardless of societal expectations.

At ease to my soldiers that's feelin' Obie
To those who relate to me and my struggles, I offer comfort and understanding.

Long as I know my 1, 2, 3's I'm flippin' OZ's
As long as I am knowledgeable about the drug trade, I can make a living selling drugs.

A nigga can count like an accountant
I am skilled at counting money, similar to an accountant.

Only difference is it ain't checks thatta be bouncin'
Instead of dealing with checks, I am handling cash.

It's powder, peep what he's pronouncin'
I deal with cocaine, and people are aware of what I am selling.

Now he lives next to the teacher that denounced him
Now that I am successful, I live in a nice neighborhood near someone who once doubted me.

Doubted him, now look at the child's outcome
Despite people doubting me, I have become successful and achieved a positive outcome.

Deuce album got 'em speakin' highly in volume
My second album has garnered positive attention and praise.

I assume I'm valuable, they throwin' in the towel
I am starting to recognize my worth and people are giving up on trying to bring me down.

Bow whenever they see him rollin' at diablo
People show me respect and admiration when they see me driving my luxury car, a Diablo.