Momma Told Me

This is for you mom dukes
My appreciation for what you taught me
Through my youth
All the way 'til I flew the coop
This the truth
I love you mama

Momma told me
Don't fall in love whenever you're lonely
And if I fall in love make sure it don't control me
Cause every flower in the garden ain't rosy
(Yeah)

Momma told me
Become the plug don't depend on nothing
Everyone is just here for something
Your heart is just being prepared and toughen
So you could not fear for nothing
(Don't be scared of nothing)

Not your death or just
The Rejection or love
We quest for love
Cause it's the best kinda drug
With an addiction you can't kick
So Kanye shrug
I used to hide love until I remembered that it was
The way I was raised up
I stayed prayed up
At times I could've gave up
Was never laid up
Was saved but
When it got bleak was afraid but
You taught me out here nothings handed
Took a while to get the picture no Candid
I know right from wrong but wrong seems right
Know how to be strong, you showed me what it's like
All my life
I will hold onto your lessons and sacrifice
In my spirit forever like a Poltergeist

Momma told me
Don't fall in love whenever you're lonely
If I fall in love make sure it don't control me
Cause every flower in the garden ain't rosey
(Yeah)

Momma told me
Become the plug don't depend on nothing
Everyone just here for something
Your heart just being prepared and toughen
So you could not fear for nothing
(Don't be scared of nothing)

Like what's out in the world
When on the defense never curl
To protect your mom, your sisters and your girl
Throw up punches like you hurled
Never back down lay a smack down
And if your rock is swirled
It won't be igneous
Don't be envious
If you struggle focus on ending it
Don't talk to strangers
But an animal be friends with it
Cause their broken hearts need mending to
Like reaching new heights you gave me different views
And if I fall I can ensure I'm gon stand
From my birth started molding to become a man
Determination and compassion goes hand and hand
So I'mma make it so you're good, that's the plan

Momma told me
Don't fall in love whenever you're lonely
And if I fall in love make sure it don't control me
Cause every flower in the garden ain't rosy
Yeah

Momma told me
Become the plug don't depend on nothing
Everyone just here for something
Your heart is just being prepared and toughen
To have you not fear for nothing
(Don't be scared of nothing)

Don't even let family put fear in your chest
Even when they ain't standing me I know that I'm blessed
With your blood and your flesh
Not said enough but I love you to death
For you, I'm trying my best
To be in music no clef
I'll take every step until I run down my shoes
Until my last breath I'mma hustle, I don't wanna lose
The person who birthed me
Feed me and burped me
Should get the mother of the year award
cause momma you worthy
So when you're dead and gone
I'll do more than mourn
At your eulogy, I'll make sure this song's performed
To perfection even though it won't calm the storm
Cause you're the reason why my heart's so warm