I Luv You for That
Turk Lyrics


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Ma I understand why you used to be so hard
Kept me inside from catchin a charge
From day one you always said I ain't had no boyz
Told me to go to church and learn about the law
Ya never... told me wrong but you told me right
Said the streets wasn't fo me and I'll lose my life
Look here I luv you 4 dat datz why I'm here today
And I luv you 4 dat look I mean wat I say
I don't know wat I woulda done with out you
I woulda run wid a gun probally with out you
You my girl you my doll you my best friend
I can depend on you mama again and again
You never let me down no matter wat it is
Don't got no where to go you would give me a place to live
And its like that that's why I luv you girl
I would never put no one above ya girl

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You used to make me punch da clock (i luv you 4 dat)
I couldnt hit da block (i luv you 4 dat)
Stayed in when it was hot (look here I luv you 4 dat look ma I luv you 4 dat I luv you for dat)

I can never pay you back for all the things you done
But I do appriciate all the things you done
Takin care of 3 sons all by urself
You was da daddy and da mama you ain't have no help
When times was ruff fo us you got us through da sturggle
You taught us how to luv one an other and be brothaz
Jus a single parent livin in da bricks
Livin off welfare food stamps and wicks
It was hard back then look I ain't gon lie
Go to skoo then be back in before 89
Ma how you did I don't think I coulda done it
Gotta give you ya props you a strong black woman
Look I luv dat women and I mean everythang
When I say she mean everythang I mean everythang
And imma respect her till she dead n gone
I luv you for dat dats why I wrote this song

(chorus)

see when you go to jail mom still be there
She might trip a lil while but believe she care
Always by ya side dawg when you got no one else
Even if you hurt mom she'll still be there
I don't know no body who play it like that
If ya wrong or ya right mama got ya back
She 100 wid me she'll never turn her back on me
I let her know everythang 'cause itz like she my hommie
I luv dis fam wid all my heart
I don't think dat can even take us apart
And dats on da real dawg that's the way I feel
I luv you 4 dat and I'm just keepin it real
And nuthin or no one cna steal that luv
Tha luv dat I have for my mama

come on come on come on come on come on come on come on come on come on





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Overall Meaning

Turk's song "I Luv You for That" is a tribute to the love and appreciation he has for his mother, who raised him and his siblings alone in difficult circumstances. The lyrics detail how his mother always tried to keep him out of trouble and encouraged him to stay away from the streets. She even made him work instead of hanging out on the block and risking getting into trouble. Turk expresses gratitude and love for his mother, saying that he wouldn't have made it without her. He acknowledges her strength, resilience, and unwavering support, often acting as both mother and father. He also praises her for being there for him, even when no one else was, and vowing to always respect and cherish her.


Apart from the obvious message of the song, "I Luv You for That" has a deep cultural significance. The song is a tribute to the mothers who struggle to raise their children in poverty and difficult circumstances. Turk highlights the challenges that these mothers face and how they overcome them. It illustrates the resilience, inner strength, and sacrificial love that these strong women have for their children. The song portrays how mothers can provide guidance, support, and a steadying influence on their children, especially during challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

Ma I understand why you used to be so hard
I understand why you were strict with me


Kept me inside from catchin a charge
You kept me from getting into trouble with the law by keeping me indoors


From day one you always said I ain't had no boyz
You always told me that I didn't need to hang out with friends who would get me into trouble


Told me to go to church and learn about the law
You encouraged me to attend church to gain knowledge of the law


Ya never... told me wrong but you told me right
You always gave me good advice that steered me in the right direction


Said the streets wasn't fo me and I'll lose my life
You warned me that the streets were dangerous and not meant for me


Look here I luv you 4 dat datz why I'm here today
I love you for guiding me in my life, that's why I am here today


And I luv you 4 dat look I mean wat I say
I genuinely mean that I love you for everything you've done for me


I don't know wat I woulda done with out you
I don't know what I would have done without your guidance


I woulda run wid a gun probally with out you
Without you, I may have resorted to a life of crime and violence


You my girl you my doll you my best friend
You mean everything to me, like a girlfriend, a doll, and a best friend combined


I can depend on you mama again and again
I always know that I can rely on you, my mother, again and again


You never let me down no matter wat it is
You have always been there for me through thick and thin, never letting me down


Don't got no where to go you would give me a place to live
If I ever had nowhere else to go, you would open your home and give me a place to live


You used to make me punch da clock (i luv you 4 dat)
You taught me the value of hard work and responsibility, and I am grateful for that


I couldnt hit da block (i luv you 4 dat)
You kept me from getting into trouble by preventing me from hanging out on the streets


Stayed in when it was hot (look here I luv you 4 dat look ma I luv you 4 dat I luv you for dat)
You kept me indoors when times were dangerous, and for that, I truly love you


I can never pay you back for all the things you done
I realize that I can never fully repay you for all that you have done for me


But I do appriciate all the things you done
Nevertheless, I do appreciate everything you have done for me


Takin care of 3 sons all by urself
Managing to raise three children on your own is a significant accomplishment for which I admire you


You was da daddy and da mama you ain't have no help
You were the sole provider and caregiver, taking on the roles of both mother and father


When times was ruff fo us you got us through da sturggle
During tough times, you pulled us through, and I am grateful for that


You taught us how to luv one an other and be brothaz
You instilled in us the importance of loving and taking care of one another as siblings


Jus a single parent livin in da bricks
You raised us as a single mother in a low-income housing project


Livin off welfare food stamps and wicks
You made do with the limited resources available to us, relying on government assistance programs


It was hard back then look I ain't gon lie
I acknowledge that it was challenging for you to raise us under those circumstances


Go to skoo then be back in before 89
I had to attend school and come back home before dark, adhering to strict rules to stay safe


Ma how you did I don't think I coulda done it
I truly admire you for accomplishing what you did, as I do not think I could have done it myself


Gotta give you ya props you a strong black woman
You deserve recognition and admiration for being a strong and resilient Black woman


And imma respect her till she dead n gone
I will always give you the respect you deserve, even after you're gone


see when you go to jail mom still be there
Even if I end up in jail, I know that my mother will still be there for me


She might trip a lil while but believe she care
While she may be upset with me for getting into trouble, I know that she still cares about me


Always by ya side dawg when you got no one else
You have always been there for me, even when I had no one else to turn to


Even if you hurt mom she'll still be there
Even if I hurt my mother, I know that she will still love me and support me


I don't know no body who play it like that
I don't know anyone else who is as loyal and supportive as my mother


If ya wrong or ya right mama got ya back
Regardless of whether I am right or wrong, my mother always has my back and supports me


She 100 wid me she'll never turn her back on me
No matter what, my mother is always in my corner and will never abandon me


I let her know everythang 'cause itz like she my hommie
I confide in my mother just like I would with a close friend, because that's how close we are


I luv dis fam wid all my heart
I deeply love my family and all that we have been through together


I don't think dat can even take us apart
I don't think anything could ever break apart the bond that we share as a family


And dats on da real dawg that's the way I feel
That's the truth, and I genuinely feel that way


And nuthin or no one cna steal that luv
No matter what happens, no one can take away the love that I have for my family


Tha luv dat I have for my mama
The love that I have for my mother is immeasurable




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