Mama said it's for your own good
So that you may never be swayed
She didn't want me to do the things my Father did
And told me to turn from my rebellious ways
When I was young I used to lie all the time
So I tried to find a place to hide
And what I did best was give my mama stress
Didn't want no pain so I confessed
You said that I know better
Told me I should listen
'Cause mama knows what's best
And I hate to say she's right
When the truth comes out
Everything I did in the dark will come to light
I'll learn from my mistakes
At the end of the day mama said I will love you still
Mama said to give her time
To prepare the food for us tonight
It ain't easy to carry all the weight
On her shoulders but that's what she had to do
For all the sacrifices
My mama laid her life down
Don't know how to pay her back
But I'll do the best I can
When the truth comes out
Everything I did in the dark will come to light
I'll learn from my mistakes
At the end of the day mama said I will love you still
I know it wasn't easy
To do it all on your own
You always hold it down
I wouldn't have it any other way
When the truth comes out
Everything I did in the dark will come to light
I'll learn from my mistakes
At the end of the day mama said I will love you still
When the truth comes out
Everything I did in the dark will come to light
I'll learn from my mistakes
At the end of the day mama said I will love you still
Mama said I will love you still
Mama said I will love you still
Mama said I will love you still
Mama said I will love you still