[INTRO – WHISPERED] “Why can’t you be more like my mom?” Oh… you really said that? Okay. Then listen closely. [VERSE 1] Your mama’s a great woman, she can do it all, you say. Cook the food, clean the house, keep your whole world in its place. “Why can’t you be like my mother?” You compare me every day. But let me make one thing clear — I was never made that way. [PRE-CHORUS] I’m not your mama, I’m not gonna play that role. I’m your wife, not your caretaker, so get that through your soul. You knew who I was when you put that ring on my hand. You don’t get to rewrite me just because you changed your plans. [CHORUS – EXPLOSIVE] I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! NO, I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! If she’s the woman that you want, then RUN BACK TO HER! I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! I WON’T BE YOUR MAMA! You want someone to do it all? Then go and find her! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! Go cry to your mama! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! She can make your drama! You say she’s perfect, you say she’s the best — Then pack your bags, baby, GO BACK TO HER HOUSE! [VERSE 2 – ATTITUDE] She can cook better, she can clean better, she knows every routine. Maybe in your fantasy she’s the perfect queen. But did you forget who you chose back then? You knew exactly who I was when this whole thing began. I won’t become someone else just to fit your little dream. You can keep your comparisons — they mean nothing to me. [RAP BREAK – HARD] Cook? Clean? Do it all? Is that your fantasy? Wake up! I’m your partner, not your personal nanny! You want mama? CALL HER! You want perfect? FIND HER! You wanna change me? TRY AGAIN! I’m not bending, I’m not breaking, I’m not becoming who you’re making! Your mother is your mother, and I respect what she’s done. But I won’t compete with her — I’M MY OWN ONE! [PRE-CHORUS – BUILD] I’m not your mother, and I never claimed to be. If who I am isn’t enough, then maybe you should leave. I won’t shrink myself to fit somebody else’s view. You wanted me — so love the woman you chose too. [CHORUS – BIGGER] I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! NO, I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! If she’s the woman that you want, then RUN BACK TO HER! I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! I WON’T BE YOUR MAMA! You want someone to do it all? Then go and find her! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! Go run to your mama! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! She can save your drama! You say she’s perfect, you say she’s the best — Then pack your bags, baby, GO BACK TO HER HOUSE! [DANCE BREAK] M-A-M-A! Say it! M-A-M-A! Go get her! Not your maid! Not your mom! Not your little fantasy! I’M YOUR WIFE! I’M MYSELF! THAT’S ENOUGH FOR ME! [BRIDGE – DARK / POWERFUL] Maybe she is perfect in the picture in your mind. But I’m not here to be her. I’m not leaving me behind. If you’re not satisfied with the woman standing here, then there’s the door. It’s crystal clear. [FINAL CHORUS – MAXIMUM EXPLOSION] I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! NO, I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! Stop comparing me to her — I’M NOT HER! I’M NOT YOUR MAMA! AND I NEVER WILL BE! If you need your mother so bad, then GO — BE FREE! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! Take your drama with you! MAMA’S LITTLE BOY! Do what mama tells you! You wanted perfect? You wanted her life? Then go back home, baby — I’M NOT SACRIFICING MINE! [OUTRO – WHISPERED] I’m not your mama. I never was. And I never will be. So if she’s everything you want… Go home to mama, little boy.
