Hey Mama
I don’t mean to be a mess
But, Its kind of hard
living by myself.
Don’t shame me mama
I’m not a lazy lady
I’m behind on rent and I think I’m going crazy
Can I borrow some money, I just need a loan?
I promise,
I’ll be in touch, just stay by the phone.
I know, I forget to call
But this time will be the last time
I promise, I won't stall.
Ma, I'm trying really hard but its tough in the city
I swear, I'm not a lazy lady
I met someone…don’t worry Ma.
He calls me his something special
I know, I know you said don’t be having babies.
Babies keep you poor, I won't make that mistake
But sometimes Ma, I'm lonely and walls don't talk
And in my apartment it gets awfully dark.
I'm doing good though, if I work hard money will come.
Mama, I'm gonna make you proud.
You can tell your friends, that your daughter is somebody
No more struggling, no more crying.
Let them know my name will be in lights.
And I will have star power, I will have a maid and a butler maybe two
I will call more often, I swear.
When you send me the money can you send me some biscuits too?
Because nobody makes them quite like you.
Give a kiss to Pa for me and give a big one to Amy
Ma, Yes, ma I still go to church every Sunday and I pray daily
Don’t worry about me, you little girl is all grown up
This world may be a little rough but you raised me to be tough.
Love ya Ma