1977
Terius Nash / The-Dream Lyrics
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And what I would give to see your face (yeah)
Wherever you are I pray you're safe (yeah)
Forgive me for my selfish ways (yeah)
For I know that you're better off these days (yeah)
Baby I miss you, every time it rains
And no matter how bright the sun may shine
Singin' ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh
Singin' ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh
And you're written all over me
So much so, I can't believe
Your grandchildren are a sight to see
Every day they're more of you, and less of me
And what a cliche
I know you hear
No fear, I know you're near
And no matter how many things I have
No one will ever love me your way
No matter what love invades my space
One thing's for sure, you won't be replaced
Baby I miss you, every time it rains
And no matter how bright the sun may shine
It will never dry away this pain
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh
If you can't see the tears running down my eyes
I guess I've got to make the song cry
If you can't see the tears running down my eyes
Shit, I guess I've got to make the song cry
Mama I miss you, every time it rains
No matter how bright the sun may shine
It will never dry away this pain
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhhh. Ohhhhh ohhhh
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhhh. Ohhhhh ohhhh
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhhh. Ohhhhh ohhhh
The song "1977" by Terius Nash (also known as The-Dream) is a tribute to his mother who passed away. The song starts with Nash acknowledging that he cannot express the emotions he carries inside him, and how he wishes to see his mother's face. He prays for her safety and asks for forgiveness for his selfish ways, recognizing that she is better off where she is. Despite the pain of losing her, the memories ensconced in his heart allude that she is still with him every day – in every little piece of himself, in his grandchildren, and in the love that he carries. Nash knows that he will never find someone who will love him the way his mother did, but he has come to accept it, and this song is his way of making peace with her passing.
In the chorus, Nash sings about missing his mother every time it rains, and how even the brightest of the sun cannot dry away his pain. He expresses his emotions through the melody, singing "ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh" repetitively, letting the music carry the pain he feels inside.
The last verse of the song is a way of acknowledging how much he misses her as he sings, "If you can't see the tears running down my eyes / I guess I've got to make the song cry." It is clear that though years may pass, and people may come and go, the impact Nash's mother had on his life will never be erased.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't say
I'm struggling to express my emotions
And what I would give to see your face (yeah)
I would do anything to see you again
Wherever you are I pray you're safe (yeah)
I hope you're safe, no matter where you are
Forgive me for my selfish ways (yeah)
I'm sorry for being selfish in the past
For I know that you're better off these days (yeah)
I understand that you're in a better place now
Baby I miss you, every time it rains
I think of you whenever it rains
And no matter how bright the sun may shine
Even on sunny days, I still feel sad
It never dries away the pain
The pain of losing you is still there
Singin' ohhh ohhh. Ohhh ohhh
I'm singing about my emotions
And you're written all over me
Memories of you are always with me
So much so, I can't believe
I'm overwhelmed by my emotions
Your grandchildren are a sight to see
I see glimpses of you in your grandchildren
Every day they're more of you, and less of me
Your legacy is becoming stronger, while I'm fading away
And what a cliche
It's cheesy, but it's true
I know you hear
I feel like you're listening to me
No fear, I know you're near
I'm not afraid because I feel like you're with me
And no matter how many things I have
No amount of success can replace you
No one will ever love me your way
No one can love me like you did
No matter what love invades my space
Even if I fall in love again, it won't be the same
One thing's for sure, you won't be replaced
No one can replace you in my heart
If you can't see the tears running down my eyes
I'm crying, but you're not here to see it
I guess I've got to make the song cry
I'll use music to express my emotions instead
Mama, I miss you, every time it rains
I miss you, mom, especially when it rains
And I'm singin' ohhh ohhhh. Ohhhhh ohhhh
I'm still pouring my emotions into this song
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, SAMUEL C. LINDLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aleena Howard
Yesssss! Dream did this and whom ever this young lady on this with him only added to the flavor! One of many missed and not given enough credit for his genius on every track he is involved in. Facts!
Paul Glenn
Casha is fire!
Ala J
2021 & this still my shit
The Juiciest Berry
The Dream is so underrated...
Tyrone Jon-quay-veus Junior the 3rd cuh
@Ava Rage Wow funny 2012 joke😒
Blessed Family
Indeed!!!
WOKE SOCIETY LLC
Man...currently going thru this shit had to pull this mixtape back up to help me get thru it
anisemifightio888
This goes hard, Those lyrics though!
NOBE
HANDS DOWN...IT DON'T GET NO REALER THEN THIS AND IF YOU CAN'T RELATE THEN YOU AIN'T HAD ENOUGH BITCHES IN YOUR LIFE, SIMPLE AS THAT!!! THE DREAM IS THE BEST SONG WRITER,PRODUCER AND SINGER OUT HERE TODAY. DAMM NEAR EVERY SONG ON EVERY ALBUM IS A REAL LIFE SENERIO AND ONLY REAL NIGGAS
CAN DROP SHIT REAL NIGGAS CAN FEEL!!!
NOBE
RFIDeez Straight up you definitely a real one and 100!!! Just stepping up to the plate and letting your nuts hang (NO HOMO) and putting it out there where you stand and not biting yo tongue is SOLID. Keeping it real though...your race ain't got nothing to do with it. If you feel it and can really relate to it then that's all that matters. Most of these lames just listen or bump shit cause it's in or what everybody else is fuckin with and that's sucka shit. If I ain't seen it, lived it, did or went through it then that shit ain't for me and I can't relate PERIOD!!!!