(Spoken softly)
Young Vibes, listen
December night, the world stood still
I carry this pain, but I carry your name
Omo, the road was long
December first, ten at night, the candle flame died
My heart shattered into pieces, nowhere left to hide
You were my anchor, my queen, my everything
Now the silence in the room is the only song I sing
I remember your smile, I remember your grace
Now I am searching for shadows in this empty space
Mama, can you see me from the stars above?
I am still standing in the shadow of your love
Even when the road is dark and the pain is deep
I hold onto the promises that you told me to keep
Oh, Mama, I miss you, I miss you so
But I am rising, letting all the sorrow go
Father moved on, left me standing on my own
In a cold, lonely world, I felt I was alone
From city to city, hustling just to survive
Doing the hard work just to keep the dream alive
Some days were empty, pockets filled with only air
But I felt your spirit whispering, telling me to dare
Mama, can you see me from the stars above?
I am still standing in the shadow of your love
Even when the road is dark and the pain is deep
I hold onto the promises that you told me to keep
Oh, Mama, I miss you, I miss you so
But I am rising, letting all the sorrow go
I refuse to give up, I refuse to fold
I am turning this struggle into stories of gold
No wahala, no dulling, I am moving ahead
Carrying the light that you left for me instead
Chai! The road was hard, but the grace is enough
I am strong, Mama, I am finally tough
I am moving to the top now, for you
Everything I do, yeah, I do it for you
Rest in peace, Mama
Your boy is still here
(Fading out with soft organ chords)
I will make you proud, on God