Lyrics
See momma knows ima be a great yeah
Expressing confidence that the speaker will achieve greatness, and the mother acknowledges it.
See momma knows I gotta be patient
Acknowledging the necessity of patience in pursuing goals, as recognized by the speaker's mother.
I don’t really have no time for a hater
Stating a lack of time for those who criticize or oppose the speaker.
And if you tryna knock me down I'll see ya later
Asserting resilience against attempts to bring the speaker down, indicating a farewell to detractors.
Ima show you what ima do
Committing to demonstrating the speaker's capabilities and intentions.
Mama ain’t raise no fool
Affirming that the speaker's mother did not raise someone lacking intelligence or discernment.
Mama taught that the world is cruel
Referring to the mother's teachings about the harshness of the world.
So mama this is all for you
Dedicating the speaker's endeavors to the mother.
I don’t know how you raised us on your own
Expressing uncertainty about how the mother managed to raise the speaker and siblings alone.
But I promise I’m gonna take you round the globe
Pledging to take the mother on a global journey as a gesture of gratitude.
Remember when I was young up in that home we never always had food on the stove
Recalling a time when the family struggled with food scarcity.
I’m a man on a mission and they didn’t listen
Asserting the speaker's determination and the lack of receptiveness from others.
I’m shooting my shot and you know I’m not missing
Expressing confidence and success in pursuing goals, especially in a romantic context.
This for the times you was up in the kitchen
Acknowledging the mother's efforts in the kitchen, possibly representing nurturing and support.
This for the times you believed in my vision
Expressing gratitude for the mother's belief in the speaker's aspirations.
Momma knows
Reiterating the mother's awareness of the speaker's endeavors.
Momma
Repetition of the mother's knowledge and support throughout the speaker's journey.
Im on my way up
-And im gonna get it right
-And I just hope
-I just
-Hope you’re living your life
-Cuz nows the perfect time
-Momma knows that I been working on the road and i
-Wont stop till I get her diamonds and the gold thats why
-Evreryday im working two jobs on the grind and I
-Come back to the studio from nine to five, uh huh
-What you know bout putting so much work until your feet hurt
-My worst fear is momma seeing me on a t shirt
-Gotta get my mom and my sis everything they deserve
-Dont care bout haters talking straight up from the bleachers
-Oh mama
-(Mama knows)
-Dear mama
-(That im on my way up)
-Oh mama
-(Mama knows)
-Dear mama
-(That im on my way up)
-Oh mama
-(Mama knows)
-Dear mama
-(That im on my way up)
-Oh mama
-(Mama knows)
-Dear mama
-(That im on my way up)
-Momma knows
-Momma
Restating the speaker's commitment to progress and success.
Im on my way up
Reiterating the determination to rise and succeed.
And im gonna get it right
Expressing confidence in achieving success.
And I just hope
Expressing a wish for the mother to enjoy her life.
I just
Reiterating the hope for the mother's happiness.
Hope you’re living your life
Reiterating the speaker's hope for the mother to lead a fulfilling life.
Cuz nows the perfect time
Emphasizing that the present moment is opportune for the mother's enjoyment of life.
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