Dear Mom

Love you, mom

It's Danny

(Lex Nour)

Dear mom, dear mom

I hope you know that this is your song

Yeah, dear mom, everything you did was worth it

All the sacrifices taken when the picture wasn't perfect

I could see it in your face when I was young, and all your burdens

Are reminders to keep pushing when I'm working on this circuit

I remember in the Canada cold

Delivering papers out the trunk when I was sick, going door to door

You used to say God got me, I was meant for more

And that we was broke 'cause he was fixing what we had in store

I remember that momma used to beat my ass

Then I would be mad and crying while she worked a back to back

Then she'd wake me up and tell me that I'd better get to class

And then I graduated and she stood up, and I saw her clap

Mom, we used to argue, now I know you was right

I'ma tell my kids the same, to be in before street lights

Not to steal, do right, live, laugh, play fight

And every night, pray to God on both knees with closed eyes

Everybody's got a mom, everyone relates to this

There's no way we can repay them for the things they all did

This a message to the queens around the world who go to war

And sacrifice to make a better life for all of they kids

Tuesday night, you would drive me to practice

Church on Sunday, midnight masses

Pushed me hard, I couldn't be stagnant

Kept me calm despite the madness

You cooked and kept me fed, then knelt and prayed beside my bed

You'd whisper in my ear and I still hear those words inside my head

Mom knows best, can't talk back, can't disrespect, can't forget

You held me in your stomach despite all the pain, all the stress

Can't neglect, laid the bricks to my success

And dedicated all your time to make sure that I did my best

Mom, I hope you know this is your song

I hope you memorize and always sing along

I hope you know I know you did your best

And every single step you ever took was to assure I never did no wrong

Can't nobody break this bond, it's infinite and then beyond

And when they ask my reason, I just say your name as my response

My love for you could stretch across a hundred seas and light a galaxy

I'm trying to say that can't nobody ever turn it off

Mom, thank you is not enough

You the reason that I'm here and why I can't give up

And every single time I fall, and every time I'm stuck

You call me knowing something's wrong innately and you pick me up

And even when we miles away, I promise we're not out of touch

'Cause nothing can connect the world the way a loving mother does

For all those double shifts I saw you work, I never saw you fuss

And that's why when I'm tired, I keep going 'cause I know I must

Work to ensure you get the life you deserve

Dear mom, you're an angel, so again, I'm saying thank you

For the memories and time, it feels like heaven on Earth

And while I know I can't repay you, I'm just trying to say I'm grateful

For your sacrifice and love and always putting me first

Mom, I hope that you take these words

And never ever have to think about or question your worth

For all your pain and your hurt, for all your struggle and work

Mom, for giving me birth, I want to say, "Dear mom

This a letter from your son

Those three jobs you were working, yeah, they probably wasn't fun

All the weight that you were carrying, it probably weighed a ton

So, I made this song today to finally tell you that you done"

Love you, mom

Dear mom, dear mom