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Artist/Band: 2Pac
Lyrics for Song: Dear Mama
Lyrics for Album: Pac's Life [2006]



You are appreciated



When I was young me and my mama had beef

17 years old kicked out on the streets

Though back at the time I never thought I'd see her face

Ain't a woman alive that could take my mamas place

Suspended from school, scared to go home

I was a fool with the big boys, breaking all the rules

Shed tears with my baby sister

Over the years we was poorer than the other little kids

And even though we had different daddies

The same drama, when things went wrong we blamed mama

I reminisce on the stress I caused, it was hell

Huggin' on my mama from a jail cell

And who'd think in elementary, hey I'd see the penitentiary

One day, running from the police that's right

Mama catch me, put a whoopin' to my backside

And even as a crack fiend mama

You always was a black queen mama

I finally understand for a woman it ain't easy trying to raise a man

You always was committed, poor single mother on welfare

Tell me how you did it, there's no way I can pay you back

But the plan is to show you that I understand

You are appreciated



(Chorus)

Lady, don't ya know we love ya

Sweet lady, place no one above ya

Sweet lady, don't ya know we love ya



Now ain't nobody tell us it was fair

No love for my daddy 'cos the coward wasn't there

He passed away and I didn't cry

'Cos my anger wouldn't let me feel for a stranger

They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless

But all along I was looking for a father, he was gone

I hung around with the thugs and even though they sold drugs

They showed a young brother love

I moved out and started really hangin'

I needed money of my own so I started slangin'

I ain't guilty, 'cos even though I sell rocks

It feels good putting money in your mailbox

I love paying rent when the rent's due

I hope you got the diamond necklace that I sent to you

'Cos when I was low you was there for me

You never left me alone 'cos you cared for me

And I can see you coming home after work, late

You're in the kitchen tryin' to fix us a hot plate

Just working with the scraps you was given

And mama made miracles every Thanksgiving

But now the road got rough, you're alone

Tryin' to raise two bad kids on your own

And there's no way I can pay you back

But my plan is to show you that I understand

You are appreciated



(Chorus)



Pour out some liquor and I reminisce

'Cos through the drama, I can always depend on my mama

And when it seems that I'm hopeless

You say the words that can get me back in focus

When I was sick as a little kid

To keep me happy, there's no limit to the things you did

And all my childhood memories

Are full of all the sweet things you did for me

And even though I act crazy

I got to thank the Lord the you made me

There are no words that can express how I feel

You never kept a secret, always stayed real

And I appreciate how you raised me

And all the extra love that you gave me

I wish I could take the pain away

If you can make it through the night, there's a brighter day

Everything will be alright if you hold on

It's a struggle, everyday gotta roll on

And there's no way I can pay you back

But my plan is to show you that I understand

You are appreciated



(Chorus)



Sweet lady, lady, lady, lady


Album Lyrics: Pac's Life [2006]


2Pac
"Pac's Life [2006]"


1. Dear Mama
2. Don't Sleep
3. Don't Stop
4. Dumpin'
5. International
6. Pac's Life
7. Playa Cardz Right (Female)
8. Playa Cardz Right (Male)
9. Scared Straight
10. Sleep
11. Soon As I Get Home
12. Untouchable (Swizz Beat Remix)
13. What's Next?
14. What's Next