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October 28, 1995, a day I'll always remember until I die
Conceived uncertainty thoughts of the flu sickness
Two months later, took the test and found out you were pregnant
You were filled with joy, and scared just a little bit
Thirteen years after your last, you thought I wasn't gone make it
But thats the blessings with God, prayers being answered
He put a beautiful son in your life, despite your standards
Years later when I was young and relentless
And when I thought play time would be endless
Sitting in my toy jeep looking up at you
Laughing, smiling, driving 'round until I call for you
Or until I got hurt, then I called your name out
You and dad would run over and help me get up off the ground
You would stitch me up if I was hurt in any way
Ma' you are there for me for each and every day

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From the time that we spent, from the things that we've done
With the arguments and fights, now there are none
You let me grow from a boy to a man
Thank you ma' for helping me understand

[Verse]
Even though I disappoint you with decisions I make
But you know that every boy becomes a man through mistakes
You can trust me ma', I'll learn for you
So you can be happy that I cared enough to make it
Years have passed and I've grown, and changed into a young fellow
Lessons that you've taught me throughout life was for the better
Now even though I feel upset at times
You always seem to make me laugh and then I feel fine
Now all the things that you've done has been a real sacrifice
Cooked my meals, bought my clothes, and gave me advice
To help me through life, and to help me survive through these times
You want me to be a great man, educate, and expand my mind
And I feel like you tell me this every single day
And I appreciate you for it in each and every way
And now all that I can say is that I'm sorry for the stuff that I've done
But now I can finally call myself your son

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From the time that we spent, from the things that we've done
With the arguments and fights, now there are none
You let me grow from a boy to a man
Thank you ma' for helping me understand