Let me tell you what I'm about to do, (hey mama) I know I act a fool but, I promise you I'm goin' back to school I appreciate what you allowed for me I just want you to be proud of me (hey mama) (Hey mama) I wanna scream so loud for you, cause I'm so

You are appreciated Don't ya know we love ya? Sweet lady Place no one above ya, sweet lady Don't ya know we love ya? And dear mama And there's no way I can pay you back But my plan is to show you that I understand

Even though I know it's been tough I can't stress enough no matter what, mama I love you You've always been there by my side You've taught the wrong from the right, mama I love you This for you (uh) there ain't one day that go by where I don't think

Work hard, work hard 'Cause I work hard for mine yeah (work hard) 'Cause I work hard for mine Work hard, work Dropped out of school I didn't graduate (you know I didn't graduate) But I still got the M's on my plate (the M&M way) Mama ain't really have a

If you know what's good for you And I want ya, call me ya Willy Wonka And I want ya, call me ya Willy Wonka (Willy Wonkaa) Girl your body is legit Mama made you thick She can't get the Snickers from another nigga She know what I did with the Twix My

Oh, Mama, can this really be the end To be stuck inside of Mobile With the Memphis blues again Oh, the ragman draws circles Up and down the block I’d ask him what the matter was But I know that he don’t talk And the ladies treat me kindly And they

And I know everybody goes through changes But that just means we're all the same All best friends start out as strangers So rest easy 'cause I'm your friend When you're down and you can't call upon your mama no more You can call, you can call on me When

And I know it's no fun when your first son Gets up to no good, starts freaking out the neighborhood Sorry, mama, there are times I get carried away Please, don't worry, next time I'm home, I'll still be the same Really, I'm fine, never been better, got

All I know is grind (Grind) Wonder why the Lord steady sendin' me blessings, I don't know why (Don't know why) Mama thanked me for her place And looked me in my face and then she started cryin' (Started cryin') My talent take me different places I can

So much love to give So much so much love So much love to share Pure blackness, oneness so rare Let them know they're missin' out Mama Africa Sweet blackness, oneness