Lyrics
My mama told me that you was kinda bad
Her mother warned her that the person in question has a rebellious or troublesome nature.
She said a guy like you ain't my kinda man
The mother suggested that the mentioned guy is not suitable for her daughter.
She said that you was trouble
Describes the person as troublesome, reinforcing the mother's warning.
And you wouldn't have my back
The mother implied that he wouldn't be supportive or reliable.
But the way you had me goin'
Despite her mother's advice, she fell for him.
From the jump you was my man
From the beginning, she considered him her man, expressing commitment.
As the snow comes down
During snowy times, possibly representing challenges, he is absent.
You're nowhere to be found
He is not around when difficulties arise.
What am I to think?
She questions his commitment or reliability in difficult times.
The way you doing be
His actions disappoint her, especially during the holiday season.
Santa be letting me down
Santa, a symbol of joy, disappoints her due to his behavior.
Shady holiday
Describes the holiday season as deceitful or filled with uncertainty.
He just won't go away
His presence persists despite expectations or attempts to move on.
Guess this love is here to stay
Indicates that this troubled love is enduring and not fading away.
'Cause I love my
Reiterates her attachment to this troubled relationship during the holidays.
Shady holiday
Repeats the idea of enduring love during the challenging holiday season.
Yo mama told me you was no good, wouldn't last
Reinforces the negative opinion her mother has about him.
But when I'm with you, want to lick my lips and say damn
Despite the warnings, she finds him physically attractive and desirable.
'Cause I can't imagine what I'd do without you
Expresses difficulty imagining life without him.
Even though sometimes I think
Admits occasional unhappiness with the relationship.
That I'm not happy with what I have
She is conflicted about her feelings and the relationship's impact on her happiness.
As the snow comes down
During challenging times (symbolized by snow), he is absent.
You're nowhere to be found
He is consistently unavailable when she needs support.
What am I to think?
She questions his reliability and commitment during difficulties.
The way you doing be
His actions, possibly irresponsible, disappoint her, especially during the holidays.
Santa be letting me down
Similar to line 12, expressing disappointment during the festive season.
Shady holiday
Reiterates the troubled nature of the holiday season with him.
He just won't go away
Despite attempts, his influence or presence persists.
Guess this love is here to stay
Accepts that this problematic love is enduring and not fading away.
'Cause I love my
Reiterates her emotional connection to this challenging relationship during the holidays.
Shady holiday
Echoes the idea of enduring love during the difficult holiday season.
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