You are appreciated
When I was young me and my mama had beefs
17 years old moved away
Ain't a woman alive that could take my mamas place
I was a fool with the big boys, breaking all the rules
Shed tears with my big brother
The same drama, when things went wrong we blamed mama
I finally understand for a woman it ain't easy trying to raise a girl like me
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
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 grandma 'cos the coward wasn't there for my mama
She 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 my mama was looking a mom, she was gone
I hung around with the thugs and even though they sold drugs
They showed a young girl love
'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
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 that 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
Sweet lady, lady, lady, lady