Mama
RAY BLK Lyrics

In the kitchen on the south side
I am reminiscing about being in the kitchen on the south side of the city.

Catching vibes at the table after midnight
We were enjoying each other's company and positive energy while sitting at the table late at night.

Mama sleep, try not to wake her on the inside
My mother is sleeping, and I must be careful not to disturb her emotionally.

Wondering if I'll ever make it mama told me I'm the greatest
I have doubts about my success, but my mother always believed in me and said I am the best.

I'm the greatest then
At that moment, I felt confident and believed in my own greatness.

She was right beside me, pushed me till I made it here
My mother was always by my side, motivating and encouraging me until I achieved success.

Pressure leave a person cracked up like a eighties kid
The pressure one faces can have a damaging effect, similar to how growing up in the 80s could lead to emotional struggles.

She was single holding me down
Despite being a single mother, she was supporting and taking care of me.

Even though my dad wasn't around
Even in the absence of my father, my mother remained strong and fulfilled both parental roles.

She would tell me everything was alright (ooh)
My mother would reassure me that everything would be fine, even during difficult times.

Even when I couldn't see the sunshine (ooh)
She remained positive and hopeful for better days, even when I couldn't see any positivity.

She has been a queen and been in my life
My mother has always been a queen-like figure in my life, guiding and supporting me.

She was still believing when it wasn't easy (oh oh)
Even when times were tough, my mother continued to have faith and believe in me.

When you see me smiling when I feel down
Whenever you see me smiling despite feeling down, it's because of my mother's influence.

Yeah, I get that from my mama
My ability to find joy in difficult situations is a trait I inherited from my mother.

And when you see these hips and thighs that sit nice
The way my body looks, specifically my hips and thighs, is a resemblance to my mother.

Yo, I got that from my mama
These physical attributes that I possess are inherited from my mother.

And it don't matter what I make or where I go in this world
Regardless of my achievements or geographical location, what truly matters is my connection to my mother.

Got to get back to my mama
I prioritize returning to my mother's side and maintaining our bond.

'Cause love is what love does, shout
Love is demonstrated through actions, so I want to acknowledge and express my love for my mother.

Shout-out to my mama
A special tribute and recognition to my mother.

It was too hard when you're working two jobs
It was extremely challenging for my mother to juggle two jobs.

'Cause you were raising three kids so you're praying to God
While managing the responsibility of raising three children, my mother relied on prayer for strength and guidance.

'Cause you got to pay bills so we live like we live
My mother had to pay the bills, which determined the lifestyle we lived.

You were on the night shift, we were locked in the crib
My mother worked the night shift, and as children, we had to stay at home.

You used to say we can't tell nobody
My mother often advised us not to disclose certain details to others.

'Cause some people might come, try to take us away
She cautioned us because there were individuals who may attempt to separate us from her.

So each and every day I can say that I appreciate
Every single day, I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to my mother.

All the ways that you loved me
I recognize and value the numerous ways in which my mother has shown her love for me.

I'll whoop your ass if you're late
As a mother, I will discipline you if you're late.

Now, you can't go on no dates
As a result of your behavior, I am forbidding you from going on any dates.

You talkin' back, think you grown 'cause you menstruate
Your disrespectful attitude, thinking you are mature due to menstruation, is misguided.

But you ain't that bad, are you?
Although you aren't perfect, you're not as terrible as you think, right?

I hate when we argue
I dislike it when we have disagreements.

I raised you to honour your mother and father
One of my goals in raising you was to teach you the importance of respecting your parents.

Yeah, I wanna see you livin' dreams
I genuinely want to witness you fulfilling your dreams.

Remember you're a queen
Always remember that you are deserving of respect and admiration, just like a queen.

I wanna see you make it but don't lose your Christianity
While I want you to achieve your goals, I also want you to hold onto your Christian values and beliefs.

I tried to get the best of me
I made an effort to be the best version of myself for your sake.

Give you the tools to propel you to your destiny
I provided you with the necessary skills and resources to help you reach your own unique path in life.

I love you, mum
I want to express my deep love for you, mom.