Verse 1 — Mama Mama fought storms I couldn’t see, Still poured every good thing into me. ’09 took her, and I’ll never know why, But her love’s still a lantern in the night sky. Pre‑Chorus Some wounds stay open, some scars stay true, But I learned strength from the hardest truth. Chorus Here’s to the women who carried me through, Held me together when I came unglued. From the ones who loved me to the ones who let go, To the angels who showed up when life hit low. It takes a village to raise a man from the ruins— And I’m standing here because of you. Verse 2 — Jennifer & Melissa Jennifer taught me what love can be, Even when I failed her and couldn’t see me. Then Melissa found me still fighting old wars, Tried to heal a heart that wasn’t hers. She loved me enough to set me free, Showed me grace I didn’t show me. Pre‑Chorus Two different chapters, both written in truth, Both teaching lessons I carried through. Chorus Here’s to the women who carried me through, Held me together when I came unglued. From the ones who loved me to the ones who let go, To the angels who showed up when life hit low. It takes a village to raise a man from the ruins— And I’m standing here because of you. Verse 3 — Tresa, Nadine & Donna Tresa stepped in like a mother again, Held my mind steady when I lost my wind. Nadine kept the lights on when nights got cold, Fed me when pride had too much hold. And Donna fought with me day after day, Nine‑hundred‑ninety‑four nights she stayed. Bridge I’ve been lifted by hands I didn’t deserve, Saved by hearts that refused to swerve. If strength is a fire, then women were the flame— Burning steady through every shame. Final Chorus Here’s to the women who carried me through, Held me together when I came unglued. From mothers to friends, from heartbreak to grace, From Spartanburg nights to a safer place. It takes a village to raise a man from the ruins— And I’m standing here because of you.
