Powerhouse

You would wake up in the morning

Put your eye makeup on

And you'd make your way downstairs

And put your records on

You would play your music so loud

We'd be upstairs asleep

The music would empower you

To make you strong to get through the week

You would wear the music like armor

For the daily fight

And protect Beulah from prejudice

You would fight for her rights

You were no support to no one

And you never gave up

Even in those hard times

You showed us how music could give us love

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

I watched how music moved you

It was a big part of your life

I knew music was my way out

A place to learn, understand my life

I wanna thank you mum for the gift you gave

I know you know what I'm talking about

You, me and Beulah

We've got our music and you're our powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse

Oh mother

You're a powerhouse