Special
Trae Lyrics

You are so, so Special.
The person being addressed in this song is important and valuable.

I woke up early this morning
The singer is starting their day and preparing to express their thoughts and feelings.

But all I can think about is what keep me goin'
Despite distractions, the singer is focused on their motivation to continue pushing forward.

And it ain't no denyin' the fact I gotta ride for the ones who love be showin'
The artist acknowledges their obligation to support and defend those who have showed them love and support.

July the 3rd you gave birth to the man I am today
The artist is expressing gratitude and appreciation for their mother's role in shaping them into who they are today.

And I probably go insane if life ever took you away
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their mother in their life and how devastating it would be to lose her.

I remember like yesterday you use to be my best friend
The singer is reminiscing about their close relationship with their mother in the past.

No matter what I did you'll be right by my side in the end
The artist expresses how their mother has always been supportive of them, no matter their circumstances.

If you need it I got it ain't no question about it
The artist is reassuring their mother of their support and availability to help whenever needed.

We struggled all off our life but now it's time I get you up out it
The artist plans to use his success to improve their current situation and provide for their mother.

Mama I promise to God I ain't never leavin' your side
The singer vows to never abandon their mother and remain by her side.

And everytime I see your face you give me the smilin' inside
The artist finds happiness and comfort in seeing their mother's smile.

You mean the world to me & ain't nobody gon' jeopardize that
The singer values their mother's importance in their life and will protect their relationship at all costs.

You the main reason I'm alive I can't never forget that
The singer recognizes their mother's role in giving birth to them and keeping them alive.

Debra Denise who ever thought that we will get to see this day
The singer is reflecting on their journey with their mother and realizes that it is a special moment for them to have achieved success.

Your son been grindin' it for years & now we finally on his way
The artist has been working hard for a long time and has finally achieved some level of success.

To be something that'll make your proud
The artist's goal is to achieve something that will make their mother proud.

I bet we never seen it comin'
The singer acknowledges that their success may have been unexpected but is still grateful for it.

Plus I got a chance to showin'
The singer is grateful for the opportunity to show their appreciation and love for their mother.

To a very Special woman
The artist views their mother as a very special and important person in their life.

Love you mom.
The artist expresses their love towards their mother.

D'Neeko Deshawn Thompson your Daddy be thinkin' 'about you
The artist is addressing their son and expressing how often they think about him.

Like everyday all I know is that I never wanna be without you
The singer expresses their need for their son's presence and love in their life.

Since July the 23rd, the day you came to this Earth
The artist is reflecting on their son's birth date and how significant it is to them.

I finally got a son of my own only the Lord know what you worth
The singer values their son as a blessing and understands that his true worth is unquantifiable.

I might not get to be around you 50% of my time
The singer acknowledges that they may not have as much time as they want to spend with their son.

You better believe every percent of my time you be on my mind
The singer assures their son that even when they're not together, they think about him often and value his presence in their life.

Lil' Daddy you something Special just like the day that I met you
The artist views their son as special and important to them, just as he was when they first met.

I'm a be there whenever you call ain't a time that I'm gon' regret you
The artist vows to always be there for their son and never regret the time spent with him.

I was the first to see you smile & you don't know how much it meant
The singer recalls a moment when they first saw their son smile and how significant it was to them.

Can't let nobody take you from me 'cause I know you Heaven sent
The singer values their son as a gift from God and will protect him from anything or anyone who tries to take him away.

Everytime you make a sound I laugh & look you in your eye
The artist finds joy in their son's presence and takes the time to interact with him.

And your ways seem like you fly
The artist is impressed by their son's development and growth, which seems to be happening quickly like flying.

And that's a trip it ain't no lie
The artist is amazed and surprised by their son's abilities and development.

I can you see rappin' like Daddy or maybe even playin' sports
The singer envisions their son pursuing interests and careers similar to their own.

Either way you gon' be a pimp if they don't like it take us to court
The artist has confidence in their son's abilities and success, and is willing to defend him against any criticism or opposition.

Meanwhile I thought I let you know that your Daddy appreciate you
The singer wants their son to know that they appreciate and love him very much.

From turnin' my dark to light, it's a blessin' I couldn't create you.
The singer views their son as a source of light and positivity in their life, and is grateful for his presence in their life.

You are so, so Special.
A repeating chorus that emphasizes the special and important value of the person being addressed.