2Pac - Dear Mama

Ain't a woman alive that could take my mama's place

If you can make it through the night, there's a brighter day

The same drama, when things went wrong we blamed mama

No love for my daddy 'cause the coward wasn't there

Shed tears with my baby sister

But my plan is to show you that I understand

17 years old kicked out on the streets

It feels good puttin' money in your mailbox

You are appreciated

I love payin' rent when the rent's due

'Cause my anger wouldn't let me feel for a stranger

He passed away and I didn't cry

There are no words that can express how I feel

Mama catch me, put a whoopin' to my backside

And mama made miracles every Thanksgiving

And there's no way I could pay you back

And there's no way I could pay you back

It's a struggle, everyday gotta roll on

You are appreciated

And who'd think in elementary, hey I'd see the penitentiary

You are appreciated

I was a fool with the big boys, breakin' all the rules

I hope you got the diamond necklace that I sent to you

They say I'm wrong and I'm heartless

Suspended from school, scared to go home