Big Bailey - Johnnie Mae (feat. Lolita Pierre)

Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you

I love you like no other, mother it's easy to say
You're a blessing from the Lord above and you created me
You protected me from harm, when it was cold you kept me warm
Never neglected me so I'm, just saying thanks mom
Close your eyes and imagine, let me take your arm
On a journey through the havoc, before I was born
In 1983, Queens bridge memorial
After nine months with me, that's when I departed you
Ain't no need in guessing, I would give what you gave me
My life if yours was in need of saving
Hope you know what you're worth and you hear what I'm trying to say
No one on this earth can replace you Johnnie Mae

Though I always felt your pain, happy to have your last name
Seen you struggle day to day, so I kneel down and pray for
Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you
When I hug you feel the flame, all the strength burning in you
Mother you know I love ya', your legacy will continue
Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you

Now you're by yourself, all alone, no father for me
Left to raise two boys, thank God for family
If it wasn't for my Grandmother none of us would be here
She was the prescription in your lenses, made you see clear
Let you know that you should bring me back to the Cackalack
I was born in New York, but the South's where you raised me at
I really mean that you raised me, I'm gifted
In America today a good parent's a privilege
You fought against the odds, worked hard on your job
To support our whole family, even uncles and aunts
Made sure I had a father figure, uncle Cool and bro Jeff
Only put God above you but you're just behind one step

Though I always felt your pain, happy to have your last name
Seen you struggle day to day, so I kneel down and pray for
Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you
When I hug you feel the flame, all the strength burning in you
Mother you know I love ya', your legacy will continue
Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you
I take a vow, to make you proud
Mother, a take a vow just to make you proud
Till my last breath, I take a vow just to make you proud
Mother don't stress, cuz your legacy is in me now
Always told us give you flowers before you're departed
Been watering this for hours mom, this is your garden
Johnnie Mae, no one can replace you

Though I always felt your pain, happy to have your last name
Seen you struggle day to day, so I kneel down and pray for
Johnnie Mae-you know I love you Mother
Here is why we thank you-you know I love you Mother
When I hug you feel the flame, all the strength burning in you
Mother you know I love ya', your legacy will continue
Johnnie Mae, here is why we thank you

Now I want everyone to look their Mother straight in the eyes and say
Every single day, you know I love you Mother
(You know I love you Mother)
You don't have to wait until Mother's Day to show appreciation
If she's passed and gone, pray and say I love you Mother
(You know I love you Mother)
If she's miles away, call her say I love you Mother
(You know I love you Mother)
And if you're estranged from your mother, now is the time to unite
We gotta come together (you know I love you Mother)
We gotta do better, just smile and say
I love you forever

Written by:
Tamell Bailey

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