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Mommies/Daddie Lyrics by Nikki Giovanni

The Reason I Like Chocolate (And Other Children Poems)

1976

mommies
make you brush your teeth
and put your old clothes on
and clean your room
and call you from the playground
and fuss at daddies and uncles
and tuck you in at night
and kiss you
daddies
throw you in the air
let you blow out matches
tell you " get out there and fight and don't come back till you win"
laugh till the house shakes
teach you how to walk
and wear a hat
and pee
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Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni

About “Mommies/Daddie” by Nikki Giovanni

Read the complete lyrics to "Mommies/Daddie" by Nikki Giovanni from the album "The Reason I Like Chocolate (And Other Children Poems)" in 1976. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music.

"Mommies/Daddie" is performed by Nikki Giovanni. from the album "The Reason I Like Chocolate (And Other Children Poems)" in 1976 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Mommies/Daddie", explore more songs by Nikki Giovanni using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Mommies/Daddie" is credited to Nikki Giovanni. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mommies/Daddie" appears on "The Reason I Like Chocolate (And Other Children Poems)" in 1976.

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