Empty Arms and Lonely nights. That's my life without you girl. I'm so lonely I'm so blue. Without you girl my life is through. Maria. This song is dedicated. Maria - Don't you hear me calling. Maria To the most beautiful woman on the planet earth. Maria. That would be my mother Maria Cartegena. [1st Verse]. Ay yo she's the best sister. One man love her. And if she died her tombstone would read. The world's greatest mother. August nineteenth she birthed me. I came out. Put her through hell but still in all she couldn't help but smile. I resemble my mama to be truthful. And I ain't got to describe her. You know she beautiful. Shit I always love my mama. Blow holes through a Nigga if he touch my mama. You did whatever it took to keep the supper hot. And I remember when you worked at the number spot. Once the cops caught you I skipped school. Yeah I guess the cops was cool. They let me feed you. I cryed for hours till they finally freed you. Drop to my knees and screamed Mama we need you. Then you went back to school and got a job that's legal. Maria. [Chorus]. Yeah Mami I love you so much. For this pain this love you've been through so much. And I thank you for everything you done for us. You've been a survivor and we love you so much. I had to dedicate this song to you Mami. I had to tell the world how much I love you. [2nd Verse]. Ay yo yo yo. I never forget the night that changed out life. A neighbor was screaming Maria come out side. Something's wrong with your son I think he's getting high. Then you replied not my son he don't be getting high. Then you bathed him and tucked him to sleep. Yeah I knew from that day life wouldn't be sweet. He got in trouble with the law. Then you bailed him out. I got in trouble with the law then you bailed me out. It was one July the fourth. They tried to take me out. Shot me right in front of my mother. By Tracy's house. Now its time to change my life I think Rap's the answer. Same day I got signed you was diagnosed with Cancer. Doctor said it'd be a miracle if you survived. Then you looked in my eyes and said. Joey I don't want to die. I pray to god that he show us a sign. Now its fourteen years later and you still alive. Thank you God. [Chorus]. [3rd Verse]. God I thank you so much. My Mother has so much to see. So much to do. She's had such a painful life. Many nights I argue with you in my prayers but I know you're the boss. You kept her alive for a reason. Mama I'm a ride for you. I swear. Yo I bet you proud of your son. He's a rap star now. Took you out of them projects and bought you that house. Got you that housekeeper to manicure the grounds. And I bought you that car that breaks the barrier of sound. You take care of Joey and I love you for that. And you raising John John and we love you for that. I guess Lisa was an Angel. God wanted her back. Damn I really miss my sister. Guess she's better where she's at. Mammy I love you. I want the world to know I love you. And every chance I get I'm a kiss you and hug you. Life wasn't easy everyday is a struggle. But like my niggaz from Chi town say. It's all bubbles. [Chorus]. Hoping my real mo'fuckers know. This be the realest shit I ever wrote. It's that shit right here. Took me like ten years to do. You know I cried doing this song. Man so much pain. Mami you such a good woman. You a classy woman. I know you a private person. You don't want the world to know all your business. But I had to let them know how strong you are. I love you so much. This song is also dedicated to little Maria. One of my best friends on earth. Get your shit together girl I love you too. Juju what's up you my nephew I love you for life. It's Crack bitch