You Are Appreciated

Dear mama, just wanted to call and say thank you
I know there's a day that the Lord's gon make you a angel
Meanwhile, I'll show how much I appreciate you
Never let the paper tear us apart, you was staple
We ain't have a lot growing up, I never blamed you
Card games and charades cause we ain't have on the cable
No food in the fridge but food stayed on the table
Surprised you never threw in the towel, I'm forever grateful
When family started flipping they back and bringing betrayal
The stress that it put on your body made you disabled
Tubes and wires hooked to your temple, was almost fatal
Never questioned God, I know you gotta be His most faithful
Everytime I left you would tell me to be careful, kiss me on my cheek I swear it was so graceful
Who you going with and text whenever you safe too
Why, cause you know these cops is racial
Long talks in the kitchen never made me feel shameful
Did it on my own, bump a label
Drown me in your love make me wonder how could I ever repay you
No girl in this world can replace you, you are appreciated

One time if you got love for ya mama
And two times if she never flaked on a promise
Three times if over mama you catch a body
You are appreciated
One time if you got love for ya mama
And two times if she never flaked on a promise
Three times if over mama you catch a body
You are appreciated, yea

I appreciate every way you made
That's why even my birthday is your day
I put you through pain and you never changed, you never changed
You never made me feel like a burden, even when you was hurting
Even at our worst, it was perfect
You pulled us out the dirt and you the flower that surfaced
Everything you want you deserve it, yea yea yea yea
Got a birthday coming up and I'm knowing it's got you anxious
Milestone year, you deserved to be celebrated
When this music pop I'm dropping a bag with no hesitation
Blue diamonds with the rose gold trim all over ya bracelet
Just to show it off and see the looks on they faces
Gifts I used to go out and get you was so basic
And you always acted like you loved em, you was persuasive
Nothing short of amazing, I swear you can heal the nation
Birthed 4 kids, with no complications
Single mother the definition of greatness
Fruits of my labor, just tryna return the favor

I just pray you here to taste em
One time if you got love for ya mama
And two times if she never flaked on a promise
Three times if over mama you catch a body
You are appreciated
One time if you got love for ya mama
And two times if she never flaked on a promise
Three times if over mama you catch a body
You are appreciated, yea