Single Mother
Unyielding Strength: A Tribute to Single Mothers by Real Humans
Lyrics
My single mother had the weight on her shoulders
Expressing the burdens and challenges faced by the speaker's single mother.
My single mother was a breaker of boulders
Highlighting the resilience of the single mother, overcoming difficulties like a breaker of boulders.
My single mother had the steel of a soldier
Emphasizing the strength and toughness of the single mother, comparing her to a soldier.
My single mother in a world never for her
Describing the single mother's experience in a world that may not have been supportive or considerate towards her.
One single mom against the world
Portraying the single mom as facing the world alone.
For a little boy or girl
Acknowledging the sacrifices made by a single mother for her child, whether a boy or girl.
Until you've seen the guts it takes
Stating that understanding the challenges requires witnessing the inner strength and determination.
You've never known that kind of
Completing the previous line, emphasizing the unique experience of facing such challenges.
Strength
Highlighting the inherent strength possessed by the single mother.
My single mother faced the judgement of families
Describing the judgment faced by the single mother from other families.
If we were late to school or in a used Camry
Specifically mentioning situations like being late to school or having a used Camry, contributing to judgment from others.
Those stuck up mothers took advantage for granted
Addressing the negative attitudes of some mothers who took advantage of the single mother's situation.
My single mother beat the cards she was handed
Expressing the triumph of the single mother over the challenges dealt to her.
One single mom gave all she had
Emphasizing the selfless giving of everything by the single mother for her child.
For a spoiled little brat
Acknowledging that the sacrifices made by the single mother were for a potentially unappreciative child.
Until you see the guts it takes
Reiterating the need to witness the strength and determination of a single mother to truly understand.
You've never known that kind of
Continuing the theme of unique strength possessed by single mothers.
Strength
Reiterating the concept of inner strength specific to the challenges faced by single mothers.
Daddy was a ghost and
Introducing the absent father as a "ghost" figure.
Mama was a CEO
Highlighting the mother's role as a CEO, possibly symbolizing her leadership and responsibility in the absence of the father.
Daddy cut loose but
Contrasting the father's departure with the mother's responsibility to make things work.
Mama had to make it go
Reiterating the mother's role as a CEO, emphasizing her efforts to sustain the family.
Daddy was a ghost and
Recalling the father as a distant or absent figure.
Mama was a CEO
Reiterating the mother's role as a CEO, underscoring her leadership and responsibility.
Daddy cut loose but
Repeating the theme of the father's departure and the mother's commitment to making things work.
Mama had to make it go
Reiterating the mother's role as a driving force to sustain the family despite the father's absence.
One single mom against the world
Repeating the earlier theme of the single mother facing the world alone for the sake of her child.
For a little boy or girl
Reiterating the sacrifices made by single mothers for the well-being of their children.
Until you've seen the guts it takes
Emphasizing the necessity of witnessing the strength and determination of single mothers to understand their challenges.
You've never known that kind of
Reiterating the idea that one cannot comprehend the unique strength without witnessing the challenges faced by single mothers.
Strength
Concluding with a final emphasis on the distinct strength possessed by single mothers.
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