Mama Told Me
Embracing Love's Risks: Life Lessons from "Mama Told Me
Lyrics
I paid the piper
I fulfilled my responsibilities or obligations.
but no serious crime
I committed no major wrongdoing or offense.
I watched the years go by and by
I observed the passage of time.
and pass my prime
I aged beyond my optimal condition.
I’ve made some hard choices
I made difficult decisions.
just to get me through
I took certain actions to survive or cope.
I’ve had my share of heartache
I experienced a significant amount of emotional pain.
and rejections all they do is remind
Rejections served as reminders, possibly of past relationships or failures.
Me of you
I am reminded of you.
when were two
Recalling the time when we were together.
My mama told me
My mother advised me.
when you love like that
When you love intensely like that.
take it to the limit
Push your emotions to the limit.
lay your heart down last
Invest your heart cautiously.
you never know what the dealer’s got
You can't predict what challenges or obstacles may come your way.
go in hard loving with a little bit of luck
Engage in deep, passionate love with a bit of luck.
I sang for the sinners
I performed for those who have sinned.
and I walked for the pride
I endured hardships with pride.
I’ve been bullied by the notion
I faced challenges but continued searching for my community.
but I kept looking for my tribe
Nothing anchored me like self-reflection or humility.
no nothing kept my feet upon the ground like looking down
Observing my own path and actions grounded me.
and every step they carried me
Every step I took confirmed my sense of discovery or accomplishment.
I knew that I had found
I was certain that I had found something valuable.
Me and you
Thinking about us when we were together.
when we were two
Reflecting on the time when we were a pair.
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