Mama's Song
Mama's Legacy: Navigating Life's River of Dreams
Lyrics
So I figured day two you're already the boss
Expressing the rapid progression of time, possibly referring to a child growing up quickly, gaining authority.
Are you in charge yet, I hope you have a terrific second day
An expression of encouragement or well-wishing for success in a new role or responsibility.
I love you son and I look forward to hearing your voice
An affectionate message from a mother to her son, expressing anticipation to hear from him.
Talk to you later
A casual way of saying goodbye temporarily, suggesting a future conversation.
Let's get it
An expression signaling readiness or determination to begin something.
No gold chains or gold plated canines, I can't rock gold teeth
Rejecting flashy materialism, preferring simplicity and a lack of ostentatious displays.
I was raised around strong women, who taught me how to dream
Acknowledging the influence and guidance received from strong female figures.
I learned how to make mixed drink 'fore I reached my 10th birthday
Early exposure to certain experiences, possibly related to the culture of drinking or mixing drinks.
I'm dope as hell and if you ask about me then
Confidently asserting one's excellence, daring others to inquire further.
I'll just sing the phrase
A willingness to express oneself through music or singing.
I got my badass from my mama
Crediting one's strong and confident demeanor to the influence of their mother.
I finessed my style at age thirteen
Developing personal style and finesse at a relatively young age.
I got my boogie from my father
Attributing a specific trait or quality to the influence of the father.
Now fox trot my way and get at me
Inviting someone to approach or engage in a playful manner.
Now, now, now now, uh
An interjection, possibly indicating a transition or emphasis on the upcoming content.
Calm is the river that I kayak through
Metaphorically describing a calm and smooth journey through life's challenges.
And this river's for you, a rhyme scheme and a tune
Suggesting that the smooth journey is dedicated or offered to someone else through artistic expression.
Mood ring of sunset and robin's egg blue
Using colors to evoke emotions or moods, possibly symbolizing change and transition.
Leaves for iridescent feelings that change on cue
Describing feelings that are vibrant and changeable.
Sunset is the chorus and the egg is the verse
Metaphorically using elements of nature to describe musical structure.
Side by side they do a jig, baby funk a little
Imagery of dancing and playfulness, possibly inviting participation.
I'm off that paddle piddle, piddle paddle, messin' around
Playing around or engaging in a frivolous manner.
With my bum on the ground like now
A physical position or state, possibly indicating a pause or a moment of reflection.
Step over that writer's block and thoughts of what I gotta be
Overcoming a creative block or hesitation regarding personal aspirations.
Its gotta be poppy, gotta be raw, gotta gotta be
Desiring music that is popular yet authentic and true to oneself.
But honestly, I haven't heard a soul that does what Wic does
Expressing uniqueness in musical style, indicating a lack of similar artists.
I'm done buggin, my shit bumps, and I got it from
Confidently asserting the quality and appeal of one's music.
I got my badass from my mama
Reiterating the influence of a strong, confident demeanor coming from the mother.
I finessed my style at age thirteen
Reaffirming the development of personal style and finesse at a young age.
I got my boogie from my father
Reiterating the attribution of a specific trait or quality to the influence of the father.
Now fox trot my way and get at me
Inviting someone to approach or engage in a playful manner, similar to line 14.
I got my badass from my mama
Reiterating the strong and confident demeanor attributed to the mother's influence.
I finessed my style at age thirteen
Reaffirming the development of personal style and finesse at a young age, similar to line 29.
I got my boogie from my father
Reiterating the attribution of a specific trait or quality to the influence of the father, similar to line 30.
Foxtrot my way and get at me
Encouraging someone to join in a playful manner, similar to lines 14 and 31.
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