Mama I'm Sorry

Mama, I'm sorry, I wish I would've listened

You used to say everybody can't go, I wish I knew what that meant then

On punishment in my room, discovered I was gifted

Found confidence in writing bars now I know this my mission

And mama, I'm sorry for all the pain I caused

Was out there getting high when I should've been playing ball

Put it in my hand before I could blink, let alone even crawl

The day I fall, you'll be right there to catch me, that's my dawg

The things you taught without saying nothing

That sacrifice ain't go unnoticed I'ma repay you for all that pain and suffering

You'll do whatever to see your baby smile

The greatest mother

The greatest hustler

Ain't have a way then you a make another

Used to make my brother take me with him cause you was working doubles

I know he hated it but that had shaped me to a bad mother

Won't do no cussing cause I want you to play this for your company

So they can know they sit in front of a real stand up woman

And I love your mama like my mama, she's so instrumental

I never meant to thrust you into stuff I had you into

Then innuendos and then the disrespect

I wish I didn't do it

A thousand miles away, can't lie, I miss you

And I apologize for all the lies

I know you tried your best

Used to tell you about part of my day and then hide the rest

Alleviate some worries so you can try to rest

Fifteen years later, you still ain't found it yet

I pray you do cause you deserve it

All of the stuff me and my brother put you through when I touch M's

It's gon' be worth it

Forever practicing your purpose

And you know what practice make

So thank you for making Mr. Perfect

The way you were working, rarely seen you miss a day

Trying to take care of two boys, you had a lot on your plate

And still do but now I get it, so I just came here to say

If you ever need to talk, or see my face

Just call me and I'll pick up without a hesitation

You taught me what it look like when opportunity meets preparation

No elevators you put in work to reach your destination

And I'll do the same on my way to make it

On the way to greatness, my look at your baby

I came a long way from granny basement

Just know I plan to take ya

Wherever it is, your heart desire

To see you smile know I'll walk through burning fires

Don't wanna see tears, cause we all know you a crier

You've been sober for years, but I still plan to take you higher

Quit working, gon' retire, let's go somewhere they probably never find us

Never been too big on sorrys, but Ma I just

Need to,

Just need to say sorry

For all the stuff I done put you through, through the years

Everything you done did, all the sacrifices

All them nights you was working doubles, two jobs

Trying to provide, thank you