Grateful
Rejjie Snow & Cam O'Bi Lyrics
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Dear mommy
I wanna hear, I wanna hear
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (mama)
Please, please, please, just one time (dear daddy)
Can you sing to me?
Oh yeah (yeah, papa), uh
And daddy told me, "Son, you don't come around enough" (dear mommy)
If they love you, boy, you know they have a heart attack
Don't you cry, look inside, uh (mama)
Your mama wanted you to call her 'cause she feelin' down
And daddy lineup getting farther from his eyebrows (dear daddy)
Baby brother ain't afraid to come outside now
Don't you cry, look inside (father)
Keep your head on your shoulders (uh, yeah)
Dear Annie gettin' older, ayy (dear mommy)
Sun only getting lower, ayy
Remember what your mama told you, ayy (ayy)
The sun wraps, gettin' colder, ayy
Wipe them crumbs off ya shoulder, ayy (dear daddy)
Remember what your daddy told you, ayy
Your mama's said she's tryna call you
You should call her back (father) (come on kids), yeah
(Yeah) no, no, wait, come back, don't leave (dear mommy)
No, I don't wanna go to school today
You still owe me a song, remember? (Mama)
Let-let's just sing together (dear daddy)
Yeah? Okay, well, let's do my favorite (father)
"Bah Bah Black Sheep"
Dear mommy
Mama
Dear daddy
Father
The lyrics of "Grateful" by Rejjie Snow and Cam O'Bi convey a sense of longing for parental love, connection, and emotional support. The song begins with the plea to hear a childhood nursery rhyme, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." The singer addresses both their mother and father, expressing a deep desire for them to sing the song to them. This request holds significance as a symbol of comfort and a longing for the care and attention only parents can provide.
The lyrics continue to explore the strained relationship between the singer and their parents. It is revealed that the mother is feeling down and wants the singer to call her, while the father feels his child doesn't come around enough. This implies a sense of distance and disconnection within the family. The line "If they love you, boy, you know they have a heart attack" suggests that the parents' emotional distress is a result of their love for their child, further emphasizing the importance of the bond between them.
The chorus then advises the singer to keep their head held high and to remember the guidance their parents have given them. The mention of "Dear Annie" getting older could reference the singer themselves or potentially a sibling who is growing up. The line "The sun wraps gettin' colder" may symbolize the passage of time and the fading of youthful innocence. The repetitive use of "dear mommy" and "dear daddy" throughout the song highlights the singer's desire for a closer relationship and a longing for their parents' love and presence.
Towards the end of the song, the singer pleads for their parents not to leave and asks to stay home from school. They remind their parents that they still owe them a song, suggesting that shared moments of joy and connection are essential in repairing their relationship. The mention of "Bah Bah Black Sheep" as the singer's favorite song indicates a desire to reclaim innocent and joyful moments from their childhood.
Overall, "Grateful" reflects a heartfelt longing for parental love, attention, and understanding. The lyrics capture a sense of emotional vulnerability and a yearning for a more connected and nurturing relationship with their parents.
Line by Line Meaning
Um, um I wanna
I really want to
Dear mommy
Beloved mother
I wanna hear, I wanna hear
I would love to listen, I'd love to listen
"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (mama)
The song "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" (mother)
Please, please, please, just one time (dear daddy)
Please, just once (father)
Can you sing to me?
Could you sing for me?
Oh yeah (yeah, papa), uh
Oh yes (yes, father), well
Your mama sayin' you ain't callin', so she callin' back
Your mother is saying you don't call, so she's calling again
And daddy told me, "Son, you don't come around enough" (dear mommy)
And father told me, "Son, you don't visit enough" (beloved mother)
If they love you, boy, you know they have a heart attack
If they love you, boy, you know they get worried
Don't you cry, look inside, uh (mama)
Don't cry, search within, uh (mother)
Your mama wanted you to call her 'cause she feelin' down
Your mother wanted you to call her because she's feeling sad
And daddy lineup getting farther from his eyebrows (dear daddy)
And father's hairline is receding (dear father)
Baby brother ain't afraid to come outside now
Younger brother is no longer scared to go outside
Don't you cry, look inside (father)
Don't cry, search within (father)
Keep your head on your shoulders (uh, yeah)
Stay composed (uh, yeah)
Dear Annie gettin' older, ayy (dear mommy)
Beloved Annie is getting older, ayy (beloved mother)
Sun only getting lower, ayy
Sun is only descending, ayy
Remember what your mama told you, ayy (ayy)
Recall what your mother advised you, ayy (ayy)
The sun wraps, gettin' colder, ayy
The sunset, turning colder, ayy
Wipe them crumbs off ya shoulder, ayy (dear daddy)
Brush off those trivial problems, ayy (dear father)
Remember what your daddy told you, ayy
Recall what your father advised you, ayy
Your mama's said she's tryna call you
Your mother said she's trying to call you
You should call her back (father) (come on kids), yeah
You should return her call (father) (come on kids), yeah
(Yeah) no, no, wait, come back, don't leave (dear mommy)
(Yeah) no, no, wait, come back, don't go away (beloved mother)
No, I don't wanna go to school today
No, I don't want to go to school today
You still owe me a song, remember? (Mama)
You still owe me a song, remember? (Mother)
Let-let's just sing together (dear daddy)
Let's just sing together (dear father)
Yeah? Okay, well, let's do my favorite (father)
Yeah? Okay, well, let's sing my favorite (father)
"Bah Bah Black Sheep"
"Bah Bah Black Sheep"
Dear mommy
Beloved mother
Mama
Mother
Dear daddy
Beloved father
Father
Father
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Alexander Anyaegbunam, Cameron D. Osteen, Milton Lilly
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