You are appreciated.... When I was young me and my mama had beef. 17 Years old kicked out on the streets. Though back at the time I never thought I'd see your face. Ain't no woman alive. that can take my mama's place. Suspended from school scared to go home. I was a fool. with the big boys breaking all the rules. I shed tears with my baby sister. Over the years we was poorer. than other little kids. And even though we had different daddies. The same drama. when things went wrong we blamed mama. I reminised on the stress I caused it was hell. Hugging on my mama from a jail cell. And who'ed think in elementary. Heeeey I'd see the penitentiary. One day running from the police that's right. Momma catch me--put a whoop'en to my backside. And even as a crack fiend mama. You always was the black queen mama. I finally understand for a woman. It ain't easy--trying to raise a man. Ya always was commited. a poor single mother on welfare. Tell me how you did. There's no way I can pay you back. But the plan is to show you that I understand.. You are appreciated....... Chorus. Laaaaady don't you know we luv ya. Sweeeet laaaady place no one above ya. Sweeeet laaaady don't you know we luv ya. Ain't nobody tell us it was fair. No love from my daddy cause the coward wasn't there. He passed away and I didn't cry. Cause my anger wouldn't let me feel. for a stranger. They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless. But all along. I was looking for a father--he was gone. I hung around with the thug's. And even knew they sold drugs. They showed a young brother love. I moved out and started really hangin'. I needed money on my own so I started slangin'. I ain't guilty cause even though I sell rocks. It feels good putting money in your mailbox. I love paying rent when the rents due. Hope you got the diamond necklace. that I sent to you. Cause when I was low. you was there for me. And never left me alone because you cared for me. And I can see you coming home after work late. You in the kitchen trying to fix us a hot plate. Just working with the scraps she was givin'. And mama made miracles every thanksgiving. But now the road got rough you're alone. Trying to raise two bad kids on your own. And there's no way I can pay you back. But my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated...... Chorus. Laaaaady don't you know we luv ya. Sweeeet laaaady place no one above ya. Sweeeet laaaady don't you know we luv ya. Pour out some liquor and I reminisce it. Cause through the drama. I can always depend on my mama. And when it seems that I'm hopeless. You say the words that can get me back in focus. When I was sick as a little kid. To keep me happy there's no limit to the things you did. And all my childhood memories. Are full of all the sweet things you did for me. And even though I act craaaazy. I gotta thank the lord that you maaaade me. There are no words that can express how I feel. You never kept a secret always stayed real. And I appreciate how you raised me. And all the extra love that you gave me. I wish I could take the pain away. If you can make it through the night. there's a brighter day. Everything will be alright if you hold on. It's a struggle. Everyday gotta roll on. And there's no way I can pay you back. But my plan is to show you that I understand. You are appreciated.... Chorus. Laaaaady don't you know we luv ya. Sweeeet laaaady place no one above ya. Sweeeet laaaady don't you know we luv ya. Sweeeet laaaady. Laaaady...[fades]...laaaady