Mother’s Day
[Intro]
Yeah, Mother's Day
[Verse 1]
Late at night I used to dream I'd give my mama more
And I promised to never bring no drama to her door, I lied
Sorry, mama, for them tears at my expense
Rebelling, a foolish teen, no way to make it make sense
Sneaking girls in the crib, we explore in the basement
All our rooms were adjacent, wipe me down with your decorative towels
Mama, tell me how you did it
I can see when things were getting tough, but you would never admit it
This is us, kids argue and fuss
You preaching love unconditional, mama
I remember you told me that it hurt you more than it hurt me
Well, my scars are visible, your pain, I couldn't see
Raising two young men on your own and a daughter
I wish I knew then that miracle spring water
Could cure our finances instead of taking chances
Maybe your oldest son's educational advances
Woulda had him at a college instead of walking the yard
Peace, God, I know the talk we had was hard
When I made the decision I'm headed to NC
Blindsided by the choice, but what was meant to be
It shall, your son no longer a child
I'd do anything just to see you smile more
Mama, wish I could give the world
You know you'll always be my favorite girl, I love you
[Chorus]
Sundays I watched you in the garden
Tuesdays you didn't wanna be bothered
Fridays we drove down to the water
And we found joy out of the darkness
You're my heart, I'll show you
This is your day
This is your day
This is your day
[Verse 2]
Late at night I used to dream how I could pay you back
You took me in as one of yours, listen, that's a fact
I know my mama, she was there but you complemented
So when you say that you love me, yeah, you really meant it
This is the day I give you flowers, maybe much more
Me and your son drawing plans on the basement floor
Oh, what a life, the perfect night, no strife every weekend
A few months from freedom let it sink in, our ideas weakened
You had to be in touch with God or something
To know the path that I'm on needed an interruption
One discussion with my deacon changing life forever
Not understanding what you did, but you made it better
Back in the summer time savings from the grind, learn to stack it up
Even after told I had to pack it up
Maybe we were acting up or maybe you were giving me a push
Ain't no need to keep beating 'round the bush, I love you, Momma K
[Chorus]
Sundays I watched you in the garden
Tuesdays you didn't wanna be bothered
Fridays we drove down to the water
And we found joy out of the darkness
You're my heart, I'll show you
This is your day
This is your day
This is your day
[Outro]
This is your day
This is your day