"Mama" lyrics
(feat. Keyshia Cole)
[Ghostface Killah (Keyshia Cole):]
Damn, this is for all my women that's been going through the struggle
On welfare, living the rough life (oh I cried, but see I'm thankful)
It's gone be alright, that's right (Thankful for the trouble)
(For holding me down, every day, oh yeah)
This is how we gone do it, I want you to explain your story
Then I'm 'a tell you mine, tell 'em
(Uh, can't ask for any more... more...)
Tell 'em, Keyshia
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
There's not a difference, boo, it's real life
It's not ya mamma fault, it's ya fathers fault
It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
She lost her first child in 74
And that lead to nervous breakdowns Bacardi dark she downing it raw
She can't take it she constantly crying falling down on her knees
Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets, come on
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
There's not a difference, boo, it's only an 8-figure, back me up
I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
Take you way above the clouds and back you up
At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
I'm 'a take care of you and ya kids
Take the bent and go handle ya biz
The bills is paid, the cable back on
I quote you know the seeds want they Nickelodeon on
I'm not ashamed to sport you
Floss you or gloss you out
Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
Wipe ya eyes
Yo in the hood there's a struggle
My girls is in trouble
She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
Her pops never showed her the ropes
Her moms raised mad kids on her own
She never had a strong man in her home
[Keyshia Cole & Ghostface Killah:]
Stay strong
Oh, hey, said we're gonna stay strong
No matter what
Yeah. We're still here to see. Hey... (that's my baby, that's my baby)
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
Gotta keep the hood up through all the struggle
No matter what, you know what I'm saying?
Keep your heart in the right place
Damn, this is for all my women that's been going through the struggle
On welfare, living the rough life (oh I cried, but see I'm thankful)
It's gone be alright, that's right (Thankful for the trouble)
(For holding me down, every day, oh yeah)
This is how we gone do it, I want you to explain your story
Then I'm 'a tell you mine, tell 'em
(Uh, can't ask for any more... more...)
Tell 'em, Keyshia
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
There's not a difference, boo, it's real life
It's not ya mamma fault, it's ya fathers fault
It's your fathers fault your mother is an alcoholic
Confusing the brain from the booze and the pain
And plus he cheated on her, beated on her, smack dead in the rain
She lost her first child in 74
And that lead to nervous breakdowns Bacardi dark she downing it raw
She can't take it she constantly crying falling down on her knees
Like help me lord please I'm ready to leave
All she needed was somebody to rub her feet
Give her a nice hug and rescue her from off these streets, come on
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
There's not a difference, boo, it's only an 8-figure, back me up
I been sent by an angel to snatch you up
Take you way above the clouds and back you up
At night you can lay in my arms feel the heart beating
Don status in the sheets I'm keeping you warm
Ain't no nigga gone do what I do
I'm 'a take care of you and ya kids
Take the bent and go handle ya biz
The bills is paid, the cable back on
I quote you know the seeds want they Nickelodeon on
I'm not ashamed to sport you
Floss you or gloss you out
Fat, skinny out of shape I'll Dior you out
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
[Ghostface Killah:]
Wipe ya eyes
Yo in the hood there's a struggle
My girls is in trouble
She lacking guidance in the mind shes blinded and puzzled
Her pops never showed her the ropes
Her moms raised mad kids on her own
She never had a strong man in her home
[Keyshia Cole & Ghostface Killah:]
Stay strong
Oh, hey, said we're gonna stay strong
No matter what
Yeah. We're still here to see. Hey... (that's my baby, that's my baby)
[Keyshia Cole:]
Mamma, where did you go wrong
Because I need to know
You got me living the life you were living
When you were young
And I'm heading down the same path, uh
But the difference between me and you
Is, oh, hey, hey, hey
Gotta keep the hood up through all the struggle
No matter what, you know what I'm saying?
Keep your heart in the right place
