I'm Not Your Mother

when I met you,

I tried so hard to get you

I shrunk two sizes just so I could fit into your world view, oh no, oh no

when you met me,

I lived my life in 2D

I couldn’t rise so I obliged and compromised my dignity for you, for you

I look around and all I see

watered down versions of me

all my colors fade

when you take & take

I just gotta say

I’m not your mother

I’m your lover & your friend

every woman knows there’s little boys

And full grown men

They both need to hold your hand

I’m not your savior

I’m done with doin favors

So if you need a mama go back to the one that made ya

Oh no, oh no

You shouldn’t look like you are surprised to see

A woman standing ground demanding what she needs

Oh no, oh no

I look around and all I see

women who could be thriving

but they’re unfulfilled

Teaching little boys life skills

mistaking it for love

I’m not your mother

I’m your lover & your friend

every woman knows there’s little boys

And full grown men

They both need to hold your hand

Oh, brother

Damn it here we go again

every woman knows there’s little boys

And full grown men

They both need to your hand

I look around and all I see

women who could be thriving

but they’re unfulfilled

Teaching little boys life skills

mistaking it for love

I’m not your mother

I’m your lover & your friend

every woman knows there’s little boys

And full grown men

They both need to hold your hand

Oh, brother

Damn it here we go again

every woman knows there’s little boys

And full grown men

They both need to your hand