Yo, Mama told me, don't let 'em see you cry

Swallowed my pride, we're survivors, you and I

Running through the pain, eyes red, heart torn

In this world of battles, we got each other sworn

Years have gone, but the echoes stay alive

Standing tall in the court, where the truth must thrive

Girl, they don't know the struggles that we've seen

From the shadows of the past, it's like a horror scene

Mama said, Hold on tight, don't let 'em break ya

Through the storms we stand firm, they can't shake ya

Fighting for a future, 'cause the past is rough

Together we're a force, girl, we're strong enough

Flashbacks hit hard, she's back in those days

Recalling every moment, lost in the haze

They tried to crucify her, bending the truth

But Mama's got the fire, she's the one with the proof

Custody battles weighing heavy on our hearts

But she stepped up, said, We won't be torn apart

For the sake of the grandkids, she's digging deep

With fierce love like a lion, this fight we keep

Mama said, Hold on tight, don't let 'em break ya

Through the storms we stand firm, they can't shake ya

Fighting for a future, cause the past is rough

Together we're a force, girl, we're strong enough

Remember those days, pushed out without a care

No clothes, no home, just a longing stare

Mama took my hand, said We gonna rise

Echoes of her strength, lighting up the skies

This time she fought for me, not just a child

In the court room glare, she stood defiled

But her spirit was unbroken, I felt that fire

Together we'll rebuild, that's what I desire

Fallen but we're rising, as the world fades dark

Mama, you're my beacon, always leave a mark

In the struggle of love, we find our way

In the heart of every battle, we don't sway

Mama said, Hold on tight, don't let 'em break ya

Through the storms we stand firm, they can't shake ya

Fighting for a future, 'cause the past is rough

Together we're a force, girl, we're strong enough

So here's to the tears, here's to the fight

Mama said, 'Stand tall', girl, keep that light

For every heartbreak, we'll reclaim that song

Survivors built together, where we both belong

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