Mama

So here we go again – same situationAnd I can't drown in your drama no moreLet me make it clear – just read my lipsThis ain't what I'm looking forSo take it away – I don't wanna see the damageOh no not today – I got better things to doI'll sleep in peace – cuz my conscience is clearWhile you're dirty past catches up with youSo what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?It's over now – it don't matter no moreOn your way out you can take your dirty laundryI'll keep my dignityCuz THAT'S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE METHAT'S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE MEI was raised to be strong – created in the imageOf a woman who knows how to stand on her ownBaby I deserve better than thisIf you dim my flame I'd rather be aloneI won't bow my head - or give into your religionI will burn bright - cuz I'm made that wayIf I let you get away - with treating me less than a ladyWhat would my mama say?So what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?It's over now – it don't matter no moreOn your way out you can take your dirty laundryI'll keep my dignityCuz that's THE WAY MY MAMA MADETHAT'S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE MEI was taught to love myselfAccept nothing elseAnd you won't get the best of meNo you won't get the best of meSo what did you think – I was too stupid to notice?It's over now – it don't matter no moreOn your way out you can take your dirty laundryI'll keep my dignityCuz that's THE WAY MY MAMA MADETHAT'S THE WAY MY MAMA MADETHAT'S THE WAY MY MAMA MADE ME