[Intro: Ray Rashad]
Hey mama, I know we temporarily separated. But I'm gone do what you told me to do, you told me don't cry, keep my head up high, and that's until I see you again
[Hook: Big Steve and Ray Rashad]
Oh no, I'm not gone cry
No I'm not gone cry
But it's hard holding back all these tears in my eyes
And this pain never dies, and that's until I see you again
I'm gonna hold my head high
I'm gone hold my head high
Even though it's hard for me everyday getting by
I'm gone watch you in the sky, and that's until I see you again
[Verse 1: Ray Rashad]
Hey mama, this your baby boy talking
I never thought I'd see a time you end up in a coffin
Would give up everything just to see you back walking
I miss the days when we me and you would have a cup of coffee
At Cardinal Cafe, 9 AM eating breakfast
Telling you all my secrets and you kept them protected
Waking up listening to 104.5
Cleaning up the house on Smith Drive
I miss the days that Charlie Mac was knocking at the door
I miss the summers in Fairview, July the 4th
When I was younger you always had me a pool party, too much fun
And I'm glad to say that I'm your son
Cause I could never imagine calling somebody else my mama, it don't feel right
You stayed on me sometimes cause I didn't live right
I learned my lessons, told me to count my blessings
I feel a lot better knowing that you are protected in heaven
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[Verse 2: Ray Rashad]
Mama since you been gone a whole lot differs
I miss the Sundays, them soul food dinners
Pops cooked the hotwater cornbread to perfection
I miss the Thanksgivings, eating all that dressing
And no matter what you cooked, everything was delicious
Me, Smitty, and Renae arguing over dishes
The holidays just dont feel the same
And as much as you did, you should be up in the hall of fame
Raised your brothers and your sisters when your parents pa**ed
Reaching out to people even though they didn't ask
And no matter what I went through
You were there when I needed someone to vent to
You kept it real when everybody else was acting funny
And even when the sky is cloudy, you made it sunny
And there will never be another woman like you, cause you've done the unthinkable
And don't worry cause mama you are irreplaceable
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
The last days we had were sad
On the phone, you were sounding so bad
You tired of fighting, but you still fought
Told you I was coming home in the morning, but we still talked
We stayed on the phone for an hour laughing and reminiscing
Out of all our conversations, this one felt different
Woke up in the morning packing up bags
Got a call from Toya that everything was bad
Unresponsive, you back in the emergency room
Then to ICU
Stayed by you like river, you gave me a look like son please don't cry
Placed your hand on my face and wiped the tears from my eyes
6 days later, tragic strikes
Became the worst day of my life
My black queen, I miss you, and there will never be another
You fought a great fight and you no longer have to suffer
I love you mother
[Hook]
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