Margie’s Son

“This is just a reminder, baby… you came from love.” – Mom’s voice

Yeah… everything I am started with her.

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She ain’t have it all, but she gave it like she did

Worked two jobs, came home, kissed her kid

Went to school, did plays, still cleaned our mess

While prayin' every night just to catch her breath

Margie ain’t cry — not in front of me

She just smiled through the rent and the groceries

Made five dollars look like ten

Told me, “Boy, they gon' hate, but you still gon’ win”

She showed me how to fight without throwin’ a hand

Taught me respect was more than just a stance

And every night when the world felt cold

She made home feel rich without touchin’ gold

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I’m Margie’s son — yeah, that’s my crown

Even when I fell, she held me down

She saw the light when I lost my way

Put her prayers in the sky like every day

I’m Margie’s son — so I stand strong

Built from a woman who ain't ever been wrong

They can take it all, but not my name

‘Cause Margie raised a king through the pain

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She ain’t flinch when the bills stacked tall

Just rolled up sleeves and faced it all

Told me “Be more than the block they stuck you in”

So I broke out with a pad and a busted pen

I remember nights we ain’t have no lights

Dinner was hope and leftover rice

But I never felt poor, I just felt love

'Cause mama made struggle feel like enough

She clapped loudest when the crowd was mute

Wasn’t no stage too big for her roots

Now when I rap, I rap for her

The backbone, the grace, the soul of my verse

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I’m Margie’s son — yeah, that’s my truth

All my wins got her stitched in the proof

She saw the king before the crown fit

Told me, “Don’t quit, even when you’re hit”

I’m Margie’s son — so I talk proud

Even if I’m broke, I’m rich in sound

Can’t nobody take what she poured in me

‘Cause her love made a legacy

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If I shine, it’s 'cause she handed me her light.

If I survive, it’s 'cause she gave me her fight.

Thank you, Mama. You ain’t just raised me — you built me.