Mama Be Good
Inheritance of Life's Symphony: Mama's Work, Papa's Credit, and Sibling Strength
Lyrics
Mama be good and
Mama is urged to behave well and...
Give Papa some credit for the work that he did
Give credit to Papa for his efforts...
The work that he did
Specifically, acknowledge the work he has done.
Sister stay calm, yeah, be happy Mama keep doin' all the work that she do
Sister is advised to remain calm and content...
The work that she do
Recognizing Mama's continuous efforts...
And Brother stay clean
Brother is encouraged to stay clean and composed...
You've got to hold it all together when it bursts at the seams
Despite challenges, to keep things together...
It'll burst at the seams
Even though it's close to falling apart.
And Papa don't even get me started on you
Papa's actions are criticized...
Started on you, don't even get me started
Hinting at unspoken issues.
Ooo I wish I had a place to lay my head
Expressing a wish for a stable place to rest...
But I can't believe the things she said
Yet struggling to comprehend hurtful statements.
I can't believe the things she said
The impact of hurtful words is hard to accept.
Ooo I wish I had a place to lay my head
A repetition of longing for a peaceful space...
But I can't believe the things she said
Reiterating the shock caused by hurtful words.
Mama be good
A reminder for Mama to act appropriately...
And give Papa some credit for the work that he did
And to recognize Papa's contributions.
The work that he did
Re-emphasizing Papa's past actions.
Sister be happy now
Encouragement for Sister to find happiness...
We get to inherit this tragedy together
Despite inheriting challenging circumstances...
We'll blame it on the weather and move on
To attribute difficulties to external factors...
And brother stay strong
Advice for Brother to stay emotionally resilient...
I never had one you're the closest thing to family
Expressing closeness despite lacking familial bonds...
I really wish you'd call
A longing for communication and connection...
Been a minute since we kicked the ball, yeah
A desire for rekindling past shared moments.
And dear God, where you been man
An appeal for guidance or assistance from a higher power.
Look I could really use a hand right now, a hand right now
Expressing an immediate need for support.
And Papa don't even get me started on you, started on you
Revisiting issues with Papa, insinuating complexity.
Don't even get me started
Reiteration of unresolved feelings towards Papa.
Ooo I think about you every day, every day
Constantly thinking about someone...
Ooo that shit haunts me every single day, every single day
Expressing haunting memories and their impact.
Ooo I think about you every day, every day
Continued thoughts about someone...
Ooo that shit haunts me every single day
Repeated haunting memories causing distress.
Look I know I've been too much for you to handle
Acknowledgment of being overwhelming...
I've been trying to set the mood, let me light another candle
Attempting to create a conducive environment...
Been flippin' through the channels lookin' like another scandal
Searching for something different amidst chaos...
You wanted something abstract, I gave you something tangible
Offering something tangible amidst abstract desires.
It's understandable you wanted something casual
Recognizing the need for a casual relationship...
We're held accountable now
Emphasizing accountability for actions.
Ooo we're held accountable now, yeah
A repeated emphasis on accountability.
Give it to him, girl
An encouragement to provide something to someone.
Give to him, man
Repetition of encouragement to give.
Give in
Repeated urging to surrender or yield.
Give in
-Give in
-Give in
-Give in
-Give in
-Give in
A repetition of surrendering.
So, Mama be good and
A repetition of the initial line...
And give Papa some credit for work that he did
To acknowledge Papa's contributions again.
The work that he did
Reiteration of the work attributed to Papa.
And sister stay calm
Encouragement for Sister's emotional stability...
Be happy Mama keep doin all that work that she do
Recognizing Mama's relentless efforts...
After what she's been through
Considering Mama's resilience after difficult experiences.
And brother stay strong
Encouragement for Brother to remain emotionally resilient...
I never had one
Reiterating the absence of a traditional family structure...
You're the closest thing to family
Emphasizing closeness despite the lack of family.
I really wish you'd call, been a minute since we kicked the ball, dog
A longing for past connections and shared experiences.
And dear God
A plea for guidance or assistance from a higher power.
Where you been, man
Expressing an urgent need for support.
Look I could really use a hand right now, a hand right now
Reiterating a plea for immediate assistance.
Lord I could really use a hand right, a hand right now
A repetition of the urgent need for help.
Look I could really use a hand
An appeal for assistance or support.
And Sister be happy that
Encouragement for Sister to find contentment...
We get to inherit this tragedy together
To share the burden of difficult circumstances...
Blame it on the weather
Attributing difficulties to external factors...
And move on
Encouragement to move forward despite challenges.</
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