Mama

So here we go again – same situation

And I can’t drown in your drama no more

Let me make it clear – just read my lips

This ain’t what I’m looking for

So take it away – I don’t wanna see the damage

Oh no not today – I got better things to do

I’ll sleep in peace – cuz my conscience is clear

While you’re dirty past catches up with you

So what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?

It’s over now – it don’t matter no more

On your way out you can take your dirty laundry

I’ll keep my dignity

Cuz THAT’S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE ME

THAT’S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE ME

I was raised to be strong – created in the image

Of a woman who knows how to stand on her own

Baby I deserve better than this

If you dim my flame I’d rather be alone

I won’t bow my head - or give into your religion

I will burn bright - cuz I’m made that way

If I let you get away - with treating me less than a

lady

What would my mama say?

So what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?

It’s over now – it don’t matter no more

On your way out you can take your dirty laundry

I’ll keep my dignity

Cuz that’s THE WAY MY MAMA MADE

THAT’S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE ME

I was taught to love myself

Accept nothing else

And you won’t get the best of me

No you won’t get the best of me

So what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?

It’s over now – it don’t matter no more

On your way out you can take your dirty laundry

I’ll keep my dignity

Cuz that’s THE WAY MY MAMA MADE

THAT’S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE

THAT’S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE ME