[Verse 1] Brown paper on the table Final notice on the door Judge said “Ma’am You’re unstable” They took you from her arms once more Cold coffee Late shift silence Clocking out at 2 a.m Every paycheck felt like violence Every breath “I need them back again” [Chorus] Mama went and made a deal with the devil for her babies Prayed with shaking hands Said “God Don’t hate me” If the world won’t give ‘em back Then I’m kicking in the gates I’ll walk through fire I’ll walk through flames Mama crossed that line Heart pounding crazy Car full of cash Nights driving shady “This ain’t who I am It’s what I gotta do” Mama broke the law to get us through [Verse 2] Cousin at the corner bodega Said “They’re looking for a driver You’re fast” She stared at the photo on her phone screen Two small faces from the past First run Black bag in the backseat Sweat rolling down her neck Red light Saw a school bus in the rearview Whispered “One more job I’ll make it right” (make it right) [Chorus] Mama went and made a deal with the devil for her babies Prayed with shaking hands Said “God Don’t hate me” If the world won’t give ‘em back Then I’m kicking in the gates I’ll walk through fire I’ll walk through flames Mama crossed that line Heart pounding crazy Car full of cash Nights driving shady “This ain’t who I am It’s what I gotta do” Mama broke the law to get us through [Bridge] Blue lights in the rearview Sirens growing (woah) Her lips moved But her voice stayed still “If they lock me up forever Lord Just one thing Send my babies back over that hill” Hands up on the hood No crying Just a picture hidden in her sleeve Even while the cuffs got tighter She swore “I’ll find a way to leave” [Chorus] Mama went and made a deal with the devil for her babies Prayed with shaking hands Said “God Don’t hate me” If the world won’t give ‘em back Then I’m kicking in the gates I’ll walk through fire I’ll walk through flames Mama lost her name But she kept her reason Heart doing time through every season “This ain’t who I am It’s what I had to do” Mama risked her soul to get us through
