Nikki McKnight - Dear Ruby

I know it bothers you to hear of my accomplishments from the streets
I know u much rather it coming from me
But I promised myself, I'd only talk about my so called career
When I tell u to pack ya bags, we moving up outta here
Until then... I kinda feel like a failure
I know you're proud, but I still feel like I failed ya
Cuz I done seen plenty men bout plenty dogs
Walked outta plenty offices slamming on plenty doors
They want me to be something I'm not mama
And my self respect is all that I got mama
And I won't compromise it for no profit mama
They tried selling those dreams, I never bought em mama
And for that I gotta work twice as hard
On top of that, I'm still working my day job
Some time ago in one of them rhymes I wrote
I told you that it wouldn't be long before I would blow
It wasn't easy as I thought mama. Didn't think it be so hard mama
Seemed so simple from afar mama
But the closer I get, the pressure's more mama
And you know since I was young
All I wanted was to try and buy you everything you want
All I wanted was to do for you what you had done for us
Three kids, single parenting. I know the road was rough
But you kept your shoulders up and you never folded up
Even if you did, you made sure it was never shown to us
And my sister always tell me how I seem so strong to her
It's cuz I had the best example growing up. Thank you mama
Saying that sounds weird to me
For 30 sum years I've called you Ruby
Never ever no disrespect to ya... guess I always knew you were a precious jewel
And I'll forever treasure you
Always feel like I'm in debt to you
Giving up is sum I'll never do
That's why I'll try til my death for you
I love you mama
From your oldest, your favorite
Gary and Keisha, what up

Written by:
LaToyia McKnight

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