When you feel like there’s nowhere else to go
When you’re exhausted from trying to overcome the struggles of life
You can always come home; there will always be a place for you here
That’s what my mama said to me, this is for my mama. Hey mama
[Hook]
Your graceful style, that stayed with me
Your beautiful smile, that stayed with me
The way you taught, that stayed with me
Love can’t be bought, that stayed with me
The way you cook dinner, that stayed with me
The way you call me winner, that stayed with me
Your intricate care, that stayed with me
Those times we shared, will always stay with me
[Verse 1]
Hey mama here’s a song for you
These past twenty years you’ve helped me through
From boy to a man, I learned to understand
How much I grew when I held your hands
Though times were tough I always had enough
You worked everyday to buy my favourite stuff
Never knew at the time pay came with grind
Ungrateful kid thought everything was mine
When dad got mad, and whooped my ass
You calmed em down, always had my back
In my younger years we didn’t have many things
And yet you gave plenty, I felt like a king
You always knew whenever something was wrong
Mama can’t be fooled always knew what’s going on
The love you gave I can never repay
So here’s a song with what I have to say
[Hook]
Your graceful style, that stayed with me
Your beautiful smile, that stayed with me
The way you taught, that stayed with me
Love can’t be bought, that stayed with me
The way you cook dinner, that stayed with me
The way you call me winner, that stayed with me
Your intricate care, that stayed with me
Those times we shared, will always stay with me
[Verse 2]
Hey mama I’m all grown up now
Learned life ain’t easy you gotta work to smile
You taught me right so have faith in me
I will be happy, I will succeed
I know you got a dislike for my rap life
You can’t understand why I love to grab mics
My dream is not to hold a scalpel or test tube
I wanna be a rich rap Asian dude
Not rich as in money or material possessions
But rich as in love, love for my passion
Now I’m not clownin’ money, money’s good too
I’m gonna start a business by rapping old skool
I’ve been given a blessing, by the grace of God
I’ve been given the chance to become a rap star
I’ll waste no time, I’ll gain my buzz
I’ll do just fine mama, because…
[Hook]
Your graceful style, that stayed with me
Your beautiful smile, that stayed with me
The way you taught, that stayed with me
Love can’t be bought, that stayed with me
The way you cook dinner, that stayed with me
The way you call me winner, that stayed with me
Your intricate care, that stayed with me
Those times we shared, will always stay with me
[Verse 3]
Hey mama, you did quite well
In raising a child mama can’t you tell
I will pass all of life’s tests mama
I promise I will be the best mama
Moving to Canada did a number on you
Turned you from a bold teacher to a timid mute
But all your kind actions spoke so loud
Won’t let it go to waste, I’ll make ya proud
I’m a real stubborn kid so I learn real slow
When you ask me to change, I always say no
You’re the first to protest when I make rap music
But when I drop a song, you listen to it
So thank you mama for believing in me
I’ll win at life be patient and see
I know you’ll miss me when I’m out workin’ hard
But you’re always with me, a part of my heart
[Hook]
Your graceful style, that stayed with me
Your beautiful smile, that stayed with me
The way you taught, that stayed with me
Love can’t be bought, that stayed with me
The way you cook dinner, that stayed with me
The way you call me winner, that stayed with me
Your intricate care, that stayed with me
Those times we shared, will always stay with me
[Bridge – *Singing* In Mandarin, Chinese]
In this world, mom is the best
A child with his mom is like a treasure
Diving into a mother’s embrace
Unimaginable happiness awaits
Hey mama, I know you older Chinese folks love to get together and brag about each other’s kids and stuff
And when somebody brags about the achievements of your kid you’re supposed to act real humble about it and stuff?
I’ll give you something to be humble about mama, make you real humble. I promise
[Hook]
Your graceful style, that stayed with me
Your beautiful smile, that stayed with me
The way you taught, that stayed with me
Love can’t be bought, that stayed with me
The way you cook dinner, that stayed with me
The way you call me winner, that stayed with me
Your intricate care, that stayed with me
Those times we shared, will always stay with me
