Seventeen years old kicked out on the streets Though back at time I never thought I'd see her face Ain't a woman alive that could take my mama's place Suspended from school and scared to go home was fool With big boys breakin' all rules shed tears with baby sister Over we poorer than other little kids And even though had different daddy's same drama When things went wrong we'd blame mama reminisce stress caused it hell Huggin' jail cell high elementary? Hey penitentiary one day runnin' police that's right Mama catch me put whoopin' backside as crack theme You always black queen finally understand for ain't easy Tryin' raise man you committed A poor single mother welfare tell me how ya did There's no way can pay But plan is show are appreciated Lady don't cha know love ya? Sweet lady Dear mama above ya sweet appreciated Now nobody us fair No daddy 'cause coward wasn't there He passed away didn't cry cause anger Wouldn't let feel stranger They say I'm heartless but along lookin' father he gone hung around Thugs they sold drugs showed young brother moved started really hangin' needed money of own so shaggin' guilty 'cause sell rocks It feels good puttin' in your mailbox payin' rent when rent's due hope got diamond necklace sent 'Cause low left alone because cared comin' home after work late You're kitchen tryin' fix hot plate Ya just workin' scraps given made miracles every thanksgivin' now road rough here two bad there's dear Pour some liquor reminisce through depend seems hopeless words get focus sick kid To keep happy limit childhood memories Are full act crazy gotta thank Lord There express kept secret stayed real appreciate raised extra gave wish pain If make night brighter Everything will be alright if hold It's struggle everyday roll lady