Lyrics
Momma look me in my eyes truly when I say this
Mom is asked to look the speaker in the eyes for a sincere statement.
Yo son, yeah he on a rise yeah he gonna make it
Mom acknowledges that her son is rising and destined for success.
You know if they don't give it to me, They know ima take it
Asserting the speaker's determination to achieve success even if not given willingly.
You knew way back in 95', You gave birth to greatness
Referring to the year 1995 as the birth year of greatness.
They say that a daughter changes you and yo perception
Reflection on the transformative impact of having a daughter, Jurnee, on the speaker's perception.
Jurnee not even here but she teaching me these lessons
Learning valuable lessons from Jurnee, even before her birth.
Today was the first pics in 3D that I had seen
Excitement about seeing the first 3D images of Jurnee during a medical scan.
Im like wow that's really my seed, reflection of me
Awe at the realization that Jurnee is a genuine reflection of the speaker.
Man I gotta care for her how my momma cared for me
Expressing the commitment to care for Jurnee similar to how the speaker's mother cared for them.
I Gotta boss up so Jurnee can live care free
Determination to achieve success to provide a carefree life for Jurnee.
Momma alarm clocks you wanted to snooze B4 long
Reference to the mother's relentless work ethic, symbolized by alarm clocks.
Shifts
Mention of work shifts and the need to surpass NFL dreams for financial security.
These NFL dreams to retire you, I Gotta get us I us rich
Desire to achieve wealth and retire the mother through pursuing NFL dreams.
Momma look me in my eyes truly when I say this
Repetition for emphasis on the speaker's determination, rise, and recognition of personal greatness.
Yo son, yeah he on a rise yeah he gonna make it
-You know if they don't give it to me, They know ima take it
-You knew way back in 95', You gave birth to greatness
-Momma look me in my eyes truly when I say this
Continuation of the repeated emphasis on the speaker's determination, rise, and recognition of personal greatness.
Yo son, yeah he on a rise yeah he gonna make it
-You know if they don't give it to me, They know ima take it
-You knew way back in 95', You gave birth to greatness
-You did yo best, and for that forever blessed
Expressing gratitude for the mother's best efforts and acknowledging eternal blessings.
Im glad god got u still here to see this chapter that's next
Gratitude for the mother's presence to witness the next chapter of success.
When I was a kid, I'm sorry for times I complained
Apology for complaining during childhood and recognizing the mother's sacrifices.
Everyday we woke up early so we could walk to the train
Recalling the daily routine of waking up early to walk to the train with the mother.
I told her my legs was hurtin' walkin' there and back
Sharing a childhood experience of complaining about leg pain during walks.
A week later she bought a focus with her whole income tax,
Highlighting the mother's dedication by buying a car with income tax to ease the speaker's discomfort.
See reasons like this
Recognition that such selfless acts motivate the speaker to achieve wealth.
Is why I gotta get us rich
Reiteration of the speaker's determination to achieve success for the mentioned reasons.
I said reasons like this, Is why I gotta get us rich yeah
-Momma look me in my eyes truly when I say this
Repetition for emphasis on the speaker's determination, rise, and recognition of personal greatness.
Yo son, yeah he on a rise yeah he gonna make it
-You know if they don't give it to me, They know ima take it
-You knew way back in 95', You gave birth to greatness
-Momma look me in my eyes truly when I say this
Continuation of the repeated emphasis on the speaker's determination, rise, and recognition of personal greatness.
Yo son, yeah he on a rise yeah he gonna make it
-You know if they don't give it to me, They know ima take it
-You knew way back in 95', You gave birth to greatness
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