Mom Praying

Lyrics

[Intro: Beanie Sigel, The Dramatics sample] "Oooh ooh-ohh..." I just hear Moms praying, I just hear Grams sayin'... "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." [Verse 1: Beanie Sigel] Eight decades and four years and Grams still tickin' Look at Ma, still whippin' Still keep a strap, won't hesitate to give the kids whippings Trying to make it to Heaven, still livin' Make a visit, stop by the weed spot, grab a dub I know Grams gon' have me a grub I hit the front door, smell aroma of her food cookin' My favorite – a pot of rice and her stewed chicken Hit the basement, holla at Uncle Doc "Nephew!" Wit' Snu kickin "Where dudes, what's your new mission?" We bust it up, he cold frontin' I know this nigga wanna hold somethin' I know Grams upstairs, preppin' for church Matchin' up her hat, shoes, pocketbooks, and skirts I break her off some dubs, so she can go see the preacher man Even though I know he false teachin' – damn [Chorus: Beanie Sigel, The Dramatics sample] "Oooh ooh-ohh..." All I hear is Grams praying, I keep hearin' Moms saying... (Shit...) "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." "Oooh ooh-ohh..." That's all I hear is Moms praying, I keep hearin' Grams saying... "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." [Verse 2: Scarface] Don't cry, Mama – your baby boy done weathered the storm And I found peace right here in your arms By the way, how you gettin' along? (Huh?) I know it's been tough, bearing the pain, since Daddy's been gone But, all in all, you still stood tall, and never shedded a tear I'm thankin' God you still here (Thank the Lord!) 'Cause–only heaven knows all my heartaches and setbacks Goin' from a high school dropout to shovelin' wet wax I'm never gon' forget that–look in your eyes When you told me that my grandfather died It was like nothing had happened, (Naw) and I'm knowin' that you miss him But to accept death – is just the sign of a good Christian "And I miss him," your words, "and I lived it in life And I take it step by step, but I take it in Christ 'Cause I'm knowing I can't make it alone" (Uhn-uh) You told me not to buy you a new house, because in Heaven's your home And as hurt as I was, I had to smile wit' ya (Ha heh heh) And thank God that we crossed paths – you one strong sister And I'm never gon' forget ya Heaven sent us an angel and the world gon' miss ya... Mama [Chorus: Beanie Sigel, sample] "Oooh ooh-ohh..." All I hear is Grams praying, I keep hearin' Moms saying... (Shit...) "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." "Oooh ooh-ohh..." That's all I hear is Moms praying, I keep hearin' Grams saying... (Shit...) "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." [Verse 3: Beanie Sigel] I'm in love with two women – The one that birth me, and the one that birth her Know that you gotta hurt me, before you hurt her or hurt her Or hurt them or hurt we I cursed thee the worsest death Beat you niggas to a thirsest breath Off wit' ya head, niggas, fuck that all-purpose vest I'm ridin' all out for Umi Christian kaffir, though I follow the path of the Sunni What can I do, but bow down and give offerings– For the lady with the softest skin? Keep picturin' Grams tuckin' me in Breakin' me out of her change purse Slash teacher, slash preacher, slash change nurse One woman, ten boys, seven daughters Three story house, wit' no supporter (Damn...) Make you wanna get your life in order Words from the oldest boy of your youngest daughter [Chorus: Beanie Sigel, The Dramatics sample] "Oooh ooh-ohh..." All I hear is Grams praying, I keep hearin' Moms saying... (Shit...) "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." "Oooh ooh-ohh..." That's all I hear is Moms praying, I keep hearin' Grams saying... (Shit...) "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." [Outro: The Dramatics sample] "Oooh ooh-ohh..." "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." "Oooh ooh-ohh..." "Somebody oughta just, reach out and, help me..." "Ohhh, help me... oohh" "Ohhh, help me... oohh" "Ohhh, help me..."