Dad hasn’t been home for a long time.
Momma has taken care of the house for a while.
Matter of fact, takes care of everything anymore.
Wipe, work, and worry seems all she does.
Never seen anyone tire like she does
Day after day, night after night.
I’m doing pretty good in school – Momma’s proud.
Don’t have a lot to spare, but I find a social hour.
Gotta do my part first. I know who I can count on.
Put in the work so I can rely on number one.
I don’t care what it takes, I’ll make it the best
Day after day, night after night.
I’ve done it. I’m here. Can’t hold me back –
Accolades, titles, certified badass.
Now for some fun, I’ll do that right too.
No one can take me down from the moon.
Who can deny this confident strength?
Day after day, night after night.
Not as much money, not as much class,
Can’t pay the bills, won’t take out the trash,
Hasn’t picked up a dish or helped with jack squat.
Always it’s fighting, no past tense, no fought.
Won’t let him take me name or my worth
Day after day, night after night.
