Through My Mother's Eyes
(dedicated to my mother)
It's gonna be a long day...yeh i got paid
Despite the money that i made, i got bills on their way
I ain't feelin to play... on my own i got to stand
No deals into play ... and there ain't no helpin hand
Fuck destiny's child i was always holding mines
From my youth to the present and i'm reachin golden times
I step into the home i raised ... my heart grows calm
My youngest son looks up and greets his mum with open arms
I'm proud, on my own, i raised boys into men
Strong enough to never need another to depend on
Been on a rollercoaster of emotions
But i've risen to my height through my years of devotion
My 5 number ones kept me strong over the years
Fulfillin my seeds' needs leaves space for no fears
My technique's impeccible ... not to say revered
But others measure their's against my style
But time of raising's done now i'll take a while
To enjoy my later life with a smile and a sigh
And think to myself how these years flew by
In a blurr the past 3 decades have elapsed
I prefer the quiet of a grown household perhaps
But i still remember all the pit-a-pats
Tiny feet run beneath my line of vision
I look at my lil troop, they're my division
My finely tuned family unit, of whom i'm proud
Who knew now, we'd make it through the clouds
And on the other side, where forever sun shines
Where I rest, now i've paid my dues and done mine
Now my boys have grown, and they're following my steps
I rest on my own, knowing i've done my best