"Use What Mama Gave You" lyrics

I've been pushed around
Beaten down
Manhandled and abused
Seems like every time I turn around

A friend is gone
Another chance blown
Oh, I get so confused
Someone's giving me the runaround

I pick myself up
I'm not gonna let them spoil my hand
No, I'm gonna follow the lead
Of the old queens of Bourbon Street

They used to tell me:
Cella, honey...

You've got to use what mama gave you
Just like Gypsy Rose Lee
Shake what mama gave you
Take this advice from me

We're gonna kick down the chairs
And knock out the lights
Raise the roof
And hit your dance tonight

Use what mama gave you
Just like Gypsy Rose Lee
Shake what mama gave you
Take this advice from me

Well, use a little bit of these
And a whole lot of that
Show everybody
Where you've a real career, oh honey

Use what mama gave you
Just like Gypsy Rose Lee
Shake what mama gave you
Take this advice from me

Well, I made a million dollars
And every dime I've spent
Well honey, I was on the red carpet
When paparazzi were invented

Use what mama gave you
Oh yeah, use what mama gave you
I said, use what mama gave you
Just like Gypsy Rose Lee!

Oh yeah...
But don't be so mean
That's it baby, whoo!