[Intro – Vocal melody over light keys & afro riddim] Yeah, yeah, yeah Big up Mama every time Yuh the realest, yuh the lifeline Heart full of gold, mi can’t lie Without yuh, mi wouldn’t get by [Hook – Catchy, sing-along, emotional but bouncy] Big up Mama, yuh more than a queen Held it down even when life mean Used to cry quiet, now mi sing loud Mama, mi proud, mi hope yuh proud now Big up Mama, mi backbone still Yuh the reason mi fight, mi climb uphill Neva let go, even when tings rough One word fi yuh love, real love [Verse 1 – Smooth melodic rap with bounce] I remember cold nights, not a thing in the pot Still you smile sweet, tell me “give what you got” Uniform patch, but mi still look clean And mi step out bold ’cause you built that dream No bed fi yuh, but mi deh pon mattress You gimme peace when mi live inna madness All a dem laugh, but mi neva feel shame ’Cause Mama seh, “God soon call your name” [Pre-Hook – Quick switch-up for hype] No sleep, no rest, still yuh bless Sacrifice, every cent, every dress Every beat of mi chest is yours Every win that mi get is yours [Hook – Repeat, with more background vocals] Big up Mama, yuh more than a queen Held it down even when life mean Used to cry quiet, now mi sing loud Mama, mi proud, mi hope yuh proud now Big up Mama, mi backbone still Yuh the reason mi fight, mi climb uphill Neva let go, even when tings rough One word fi yuh love, real love [Bridge – Afro-pop runs, heartfelt tone] Mi owe yuh life and then some If mi get rich, yuh a di first one Mi gi yuh house, mi gi yuh beach But still, it cyaan match the love yuh teach If mi fall, yuh di first mi call Stand tall ‘cause yuh build mi wall Mama, yuh prayers never miss All mi wins start with this kiss [Final Hook – Strong, layered vocals] Big up Mama, yuh more than a queen Held it down even when life mean Used to cry quiet, now mi sing loud Mama, mi proud, mi hope yuh proud now Big up Mama, mi backbone still Yuh the reason mi fight, mi climb uphill Neva let go, even when tings rough One word fi yuh love, real love [Outro – Spoken with soft echo] Dis one for every mother… But mine? She the legend. Mi love yuh, Mama. Always.
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