Women
Proverb Lyrics
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Yeah one two what
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives and to
all the little girls
Still growing up to be women
listen to the Verb
scribbled a little verse
Women like Ma Grand moms is
right at the roots of the
family tree
Scooped me as an infant and
produced a man out of me
And all the knowledge that you
handed to me
All the protection you gave
when the world was trying to
do damage to me
For that I'm thanking you no
words can explain my gratitude
As a matter of fact I wanna
name my daughter after you
I remember days you would spank
a dude
And I'd get mad at you coz
little did I realize I didn't
have a clue
That you were trying to teach
me all the things that a man
should do
And show me the differences
between a fib and the truth
You raised a soldier, a man
that can stand on his own two
A man that can face any
challenges that his going
through
I'm glad I listened took a bit
of your infinite wisdom
You taught me that a women's
role is more than in the
kitchen
I pray that God will continue
to bless you
My last wish is that you live
long enough to see me be
successful
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives and to
all the little girls
Still growing up to be women
listen to the verb
I appreciate you and I
scribbled a little verse
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives…
…And parents
Women like my moms who's
always out working feeding the
fam
An independent black woman who
never needed a man
You taught me to believe that
I can
Achieve whatever it is I wanted
in life you made me who I am
You took me to Church thank
you for making me read the
bible too
You equipped me with all the
necessary survival tools
The best education you took me
to private schools
Grew up a bit of a spoiled
brat my life was cool
There was a point that you and
I could barely get along
But I suppose that is the case
with every kid and moms
But you bought me my very
first car on my 21st moms
And I mean every word in this
song
Coz you and my Grams raised a
man without any help
And I know you proud I'm
making something out of myself
You never did like the fact I
rap you were doubtful
But I wonder what you think of
this track coz it's about you
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives and to
all the little girls
Still growing up to be women
listen to the verb
I appreciate you and I
scribbled a little verse
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives and to
all the little girls
Like my little sister another
black woman in the making
Learn from your mistakes girl
and don't be afraid to make
them
And always do your homework I
know you popular
Your classmates show love coz
your big brother's ProVerb
Just remember your own goals
and live your dreams too
Learn all of the lessons that
life's gonna teach you
Coz life's good I would take
it back if I could
To being a kid again remember
to treasure your childhood
I can imagine growing up, as a
girl is hard
You need to work twice as hard
coz this world is hard
And ever let a man put his
hands on you in fact warn him
That if he touches you I'll
put my hands on him
You don't have to a housewife
and stay at home
You don't have to stay in the
kitchen those days are gone
And you don't have to get his
money girl get paid on your
own
I'll tell you all about the
birds and the bees the day you
grown
To all the Women in my life
and all the women in the world
Women that are wives and to
all the little girls
Still growing up to be women
listen to the verb
I appreciate you and I
scribbled a little verse.
The Proverb's song "Women" is a tribute to all the women in his life and in the world. The lyrics show his appreciation for the women who helped shape him into the man he is today. The song starts by acknowledging every woman from his sisters to every girl growing up to be women. He thanks them for their support and influence in his life.
In the first verse, he mentions his grandmother, who took care of him when he was an infant, taught him everything he knows and gave him protection when the world was trying to harm him. He is grateful for her and plans to name his daughter after her. He recognizes her efforts in raising him to become a man who can face challenges and make it through difficulties. He appreciates her teachings that a woman's role is not only in the kitchen. He thanks her for her infinite wisdom.
In the second verse, he acknowledges his mother, who worked hard to feed the family and never needed a man's help. She taught him to believe in himself and his goals. She took him to church and taught him survival tools. He believes she deserves every word in his song, and he is grateful for her raising him to be a successful man.
The song encourages women to learn from their mistakes, achieve their dreams and never let a man put his hands on them. The last verse gives advice to his little sister and other girls growing up, that they don't need to become housewives and stay at home. He encourages them to get their own money and treasure their childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, all our sisters
Acknowledging all women as sisters to unite and uplift each other.
To all the Women in my life and all the women in the world
Expressing appreciation and recognition for all women everywhere, including those personally known.
Women that are wives and to all the little girls Still growing up to be women listen to the Verb
Addressing women of all ages and life stages, encouraging them to listen and learn from his perspective as a man.
I appreciate you and I scribbled a little verse
Expressing gratitude towards women and reflecting on their impact in his life through a song.
Women like Ma Grand moms is right at the roots of the family tree
Recognizing the pivotal role of grandmothers in the family unit as the foundation for future generations.
Scooped me as an infant and produced a man out of me And all the knowledge that you handed to me
Acknowledging the nurturing and guidance provided by his grandmother that shaped him into the man he is today.
All the protection you gave when the world was trying to do damage to me For that I'm thanking you no words can explain my gratitude
Grateful for his grandmother's protection and care during difficult times, overwhelmed with appreciation for her impact on his life.
As a matter of fact I wanna name my daughter after you
Acknowledging the significant influence of his grandmother by desiring to name his future child after her.
I remember days you would spank a dude And I'd get mad at you coz little did I realize I didn't have a clue
Reflecting on times when he didn't understand the discipline his grandmother gave him as lessons that he now values.
That you were trying to teach me all the things that a man should do And show me the differences between a fib and the truth
Discovering and expressing appreciation for the lessons his grandmother taught him on how to be a responsible man and distinguishing between right and wrong.
You raised a soldier, a man that can stand on his own two A man that can face any challenges that his going through
Acknowledging the strength and resilience instilled in him by his grandmother, enabling him to overcome obstacles and be independent.
I'm glad I listened took a bit of your infinite wisdom You taught me that a women's role is more than in the kitchen
Grateful for the teachings and values instilled in him by his grandmother, including the importance and value of women beyond traditional domestic roles.
I pray that God will continue to bless you My last wish is that you live long enough to see me be successful
Expressing care and love towards his grandmother, wishing her blessings and health, and a sincere desire for her to witness his achievements.
Women like my moms who's always out working feeding the fam An independent black woman who never needed a man
Recognizing the hard work and resilience of his mother, who tirelessly provided for their family and set an example of self-sufficiency.
You taught me to believe that I can Achieve whatever it is I wanted in life you made me who I am
Reflecting on the encouragement and support provided by his mother, that enabled him to pursue and achieve his dreams.
Learn from your mistakes girl and don't be afraid to make them And always do your homework I know you popular
Encouraging his little sister to embrace challenges and learning experiences, while staying focused on her education and personal goals.
And you don't have to get his money girl get paid on your own I'll tell you all about the birds and the bees the day you grown
Empowering his little sister to live independently and be financially self-reliant, while also taking on the role of providing important life advice.
Like my little sister another black woman in the making
Acknowledging his sister's identity as a young black woman and the experiences and challenges that come with that identity.
Just remember your own goals and live your dreams too Learn all of the lessons that life's gonna teach you
Encouraging his sister to stay focused on her passions and aspirations, while recognizing that challenges and failures provide valuable life lessons.
To being a kid again remember to treasure your childhood
Nostalgic for the joy and carefree nature of childhood, and advising others to cherish and value their own childhood experiences.
You need to work twice as hard coz this world is hard
Addressing the realities of systemic inequalities and the additional challenges that women, particularly black women, face in society.
And ever let a man put his hands on you in fact warn him That if he touches you I'll put my hands on him
Taking a strong stance against violence towards women and advocating for personal accountability and protection.
You don't have to a housewife and stay at home You don't have to stay in the kitchen those days are gone
Empowering women to break free from traditional gender roles and expectations, and pursue their own passions and careers.
Expressing appreciation and recognition for women of all ages and life stages, encouraging them to listen and learn from his perspective as a man.
Expressing gratitude towards women and reflecting on their impact in his life through a song.
Contributed by Sophia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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