Aplauso

How did they do it Such a tight-knit unit How did they do it Such a tight-knit unit At the age of five he left, though it wasn't his choice But movin' three hours east helped find his voice Outgoing, good-natured, smart kid A good head on his shoulders, and his heart's big Imparted from his parents, Despite the hell that we caused, they'd never tell me the cost Said raisin' us was priceless I guess I just See it different than y'all I'll never hold the applause Thankful for the duo that raised us You'll never get enough praise, but I wake up and think of the things that you gave me How to move my hips and pop rock from the 80s Lady, Come Sail Away, and all the Styx tunes Cats in the Cradle, I listen to when I miss you See you when I look at my skin, the low melanin Really spread it thin, it's a sun burn issue How did they do it (How did they, how did they) Such a tight-knit unit How did they do it (How did they, how did they) Such a tight-knit unit Mama fought so many battles because of us But never showed any struggle in front of us Built us up with love, besitos, demanded But she'd never hesitate to humble us That's what it was, and for what it's worth I am so much of who I am because of her Nurtured me like a seed planted in the planet So, I guess it makes sense they call it mother earth Travel the globe to find that life is circular We all come back to where to we start The kid me is buried somewhere in my heart I want to find him to show him who we are The first day of freshman year, I told my dad I'd keep my head down And not ruffle any feathers He said not to, but I thought my way was better He was just tryna protect me from succumbing to social pressure Since then, my path has been captainin' my ship Not a raft, I can control the sails I got Took lessons from my parents and the L's I caught Seas get choppy but like Kobe never fail my shot How did they do it (How did they, how did they) Such a tight-knit unit