if you don't like my mama
Embracing Mama's Wisdom: Defying Expectations in Life
Lyrics
You could be a real one
You have the potential to be a genuine person
You could be legit
You have the ability to be legitimate or honest
You could win a Grammy baby
You have the potential to achieve significant success, like winning a Grammy
I don’t give a shit
The speaker doesn't care about external achievements if someone doesn't like their mother
‘Cause if you don’t like my mama
If you have an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker doesn't mind if someone doesn't like their mother
Mama done told me
The speaker's mother advised them to talk to strangers and learn their stories
You should talk to strangers
Encouragement to communicate with strangers and share one's identity
Tell em’ who you are and
Advice to reveal oneself and understand others' stories
Get to know their story
Emphasis on getting to know people
Mama done taught me
The speaker's mother taught them they could make a positive impact on the world
I could save the world
Confirmation of the speaker's belief in making a difference
You could be a real one
Reiteration of the potential to be genuine
You could be legit
Reiteration of the potential to be legitimate or honest
You could win a Grammy baby
Reiteration of the potential for significant success
I don’t give a shit
Reiteration that external achievements don't matter if someone dislikes the speaker's mother
‘Cause if you don’t like my mama
If there's an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker is unaffected if someone dislikes their mother
You could go to college
You could pursue education
Never show up late
Being punctual, responsible for bills, and paying for dates
Payin’ all your bills and you pay for all the dates
Highlighting responsible behavior
But
Transition in the narrative
If you don’t like mama
If there's an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker is indifferent if someone dislikes their mother
Mama done told me
The speaker's mother advised them to stay confident during challenging times
Keep your head high
Encouragement to remain positive during tough times
When your mind feels low
You can leave behind negative thoughts
You can leave it all behind
A reminder that there are things money can't buy
There’s some things money can never buy
Emphasizing the value of intangible qualities
You can make your own team if life says you don’t qualify
You can build your own support system even if you face rejection
You could be a hottie
You could be attractive and fashionable
Trendy, on top
Being trendy and successful
You could rob a bank shawty never get caught
An unconventional suggestion with consequences
But if you don’t like my mama
If there's an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker is unconcerned if someone dislikes their mother
You could be a real one
Reiteration of the potential to be genuine
You could be legit
Reiteration of the potential to be legitimate or honest
You could win a grammy baby I don’t give a shit
Reiteration of the potential for significant success
‘Cause if you don’t like my mama
If there's an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker is unaffected if someone dislikes their mother
Know you get your greens in
Encouragement to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Recycle every day
Promotion of environmental responsibility
Got your skin care down
Emphasis on skincare and occasional prayer
Every now and then you pray
Reference to spiritual practices
But if you don’t like my mama
If there's an issue with the speaker's mother
If you don’t like my mama don’t mind me
The speaker is indifferent if someone dislikes their mother
You could be a sh
An incomplete thought or transition in the lyrics
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