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This for my queen man, my momma rest in peace
This is dedicated to the speaker's deceased mother, expressing love and respect.
I only get one chance so I gotta do this right
The speaker acknowledges the importance of making the most of life, given the limited chances.
2 minutes and 4 seconds to explain my momma life
The speaker has a brief time to narrate and honor his mother's life, indicating its complexity.
She made a lot of wrongs so I gotta make 'em right
Acknowledging the mistakes made by the mother, the speaker feels a responsibility to correct them.
She died in the darkness so I gotta shine the light
The mother faced challenges (darkness), and the speaker aims to bring positivity (light) to her story.
On her story, damn this shit about to get gory
Anticipation of a potentially intense or emotional revelation in the storytelling.
I gotta pass the damned to talk about the glory
Contrast between difficult times (damned) and the positive aspects (glory) of the mother's life.
My momma was 14 going on 40
The mother had early responsibilities, aging quickly and facing challenges beyond her age.
She was a grown ass woman don't call her shorty
Rejecting the term "shorty," emphasizing the mother's maturity despite her young age.
Born in Chicago was raised in the south
The mother's origin and upbringing locations, contributing to her life experiences.
Trying to grow up fast
The mother attempted to mature quickly but faced setbacks.
Only slowed her ass down
Efforts to grow up fast were counterproductive, slowing down progress.
Also felt the happiest when no one was a round
The mother found happiness in solitude, away from others.
1985 is when she smoked her first pound
1985 marks a significant moment in the mother's life, involving drug use.
Infatuated with the rush
The mother enjoyed the exhilaration of drug use, feeling valuable.
Got her feeling like gold
A metaphorical connection between drug use and feeling like gold, indicating a sense of worth.
Never ever shameless
Despite her actions, the mother never felt ashamed.
When she playing with her nose
A reference to drug use with a touch of nonchalance.
Strangers turned family
Relationships shifted from strangers to family and, unfortunately, to foes.
And family turned foes
The mother's life was drained by relationships, resulting in heartbreak.
Drained off her life
Symbolizing emotional exhaustion and distress caused by life's challenges.
Got her heart broke
The mother experienced heartbreak, adding to her struggles.
Daddy issues she just wanted acceptance
The mother sought acceptance due to unresolved issues with her father.
Disobedience her daddy wouldn't accept it
The mother faced disobedience, leading to strained relations with her father.
Black sheep of the family she always felt rejected
Feeling like an outsider in the family, the mother struggled with rejection.
Bipolar disease she felt infected
The mother battled bipolar disease, feeling its impact on her life.
Mood changes inflicted, nervous
The mother experienced mood swings, nervousness, and disaffection, contributing to life's chaos.
Disaffective, life's been hectic
Life has been tumultuous and challenging for the mother.
In battle with herself for as long as she lived
A continuous internal struggle throughout the mother's life.
Always stood on whatever she did
Despite challenges, the mother always stood by her decisions.
Strong ass woman from a person she never hid
The mother was strong and authentic, not hiding her true self.
Cocaine was the only thing she loved more than her kids
An unfortunate preference for cocaine over her children, revealing the depth of her struggles.
She couldn't put hers at all before his
The mother struggled to prioritize her children over her addiction.
A true black queen well loved and badly missed
A tribute to the mother as a beloved black queen, acknowledging her impact and absence.
Momma I just wish I could give you one more kiss
An expression of longing and love, wishing for one more moment with the mother.
But I know you up in heaven and that peace is bliss
Believing the mother is in a better place (heaven) and expressing peace with that reality.
So shine a light down on me when you hear this
A request for the mother to watch over the speaker and provide guidance.
I love you
A final expression of love and longing for the mother.
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