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Joyner Lucas and Chris Brown reunite on “Momma,” delivering a melodic, emotionally charged track dedicated to the love and struggles of motherhood
The song fuses Lucas’ introspective lyrics with Brown’s soulful vocals, painting a vivid tribute to moms around the world.
Sure! Here’s a bar-by-bar breakdown of “Momma” by Joyner Lucas ft. Chris Brown, focused on lyrics, meaning, and themes. Since full lyrics aren’t officially published yet in all sources, I’ll work from verified lines and the overall composition, giving analysis by verse/section.
[Chris Brown – Chorus]
“Momma, I just wanna make you proud”
> Meaning: A heartfelt declaration—he wants his mother to be proud of what he’s accomplished, no matter how far he’s come.
“I hope you smile, even when I’m not around”
Theme: Even in his absence, he wants her to feel joy and peace, possibly referencing being on tour or unavailable.
“Momma, I’m sorry for the pain I caused”
Analysis: He’s acknowledging mistakes from the past—maybe youthful rebellion or struggles she had to endure for him.
“But everything I do, I do it all for us”
Symbolism: “Us” could mean him and his mom, or the family as a whole. It’s about generational upliftment—trying to repay what she gave.
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[Joyner Lucas – Verse 1]
“You remember late nights, we ain’t have no heat?”
Real-life flashback: Reflects their struggle—possibly growing up in poverty or hardship, giving the audience a visual of tough living conditions.
“Wintertime, we’d be under covers tryna fall asleep”
> Poetic contrast: Simple line, deep meaning—speaks of discomfort, yet warmth of family ties.
“I was just a kid, but I felt your pain”
> Emotional insight: Young Joyner was emotionally aware, feeling the pressure his mom carried even when he couldn’t fully understand it.
“Watching you cry when you thought nobody saw the rain”
> Metaphor: “Rain” symbolizes silent suffering. This line is powerful—he saw her breakdowns even when she tried to hide them.
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[Chris Brown – Hook/Bridge]
“I know that I was hard to raise”
> Confession: Admits being a challenging child, common in songs about redemption.
“But you never gave up, you always had faith”
> Praise: He’s acknowledging her strength and unshakable belief in him.
“Even when the bills stacked high, you still prayed”
> Visual imagery: Offers a vivid mental picture of financial struggle—prayer being her only option.
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[Joyner Lucas – Verse 2]
“Look at me now, Momma, I’m on stages”
> Triumph: He’s made it—speaking to the contrast between past poverty and current success.
“I took all of your lessons and turned them into wages”
> Double entendre: “Lessons” as moral teachings and possibly school too—now converted into earnings (music, fame).
“You taught me hustle, taught me not to quit”
> Tribute: Credits her with the grit and drive behind his career.
“Taught me never let another person tell me I ain’t sht”*
> Empowerment: A key message—self-worth, independence, and confidence came from her.
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Overall Themes:
Gratitude: Both artists express deep appreciation for their mothers’ sacrifices.
Pain & Redemption: The song paints a full arc—from struggle to success, filled with remorse, pride, and emotional healing.
Emotional Vulnerability: The openness here is rare in hip-hop and R&B, especially from two male artists.
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Chorus: Chris Brown & Joyner Lucas]
Hey, mama, are you proud of me?
Did I grow up to be everything you thought I’d be?
And hey, mama, I know it was hard
But you gave me more than I could ever repay you for
I love you, mama
Mama, mama, mama
Mama, mama (Uh)
Mama (Look)
Mama
[Verse 1: Joyner Lucas]
When I was young, me and my mama had smoke (Uh-huh)
Young and misunderstood, them times, I hated the most (For real)
Hard to put on a smile when my generation was broke
And the babies raisin’ a child in Section 8 the result (Yeah)
Slavin’ workin’ all day for that minimum wage and it small (Uh-huh)
Daddy ain’t had no money, no occupation at all
ADHD all in me, I’m bouncin’ off of the walls
My mama ain’t had no patience and my frustration evolved (Yeah)
Actin’ up in the class, my teachers think I’m psychotic
I just wanted attention for times that I never got it
Addin’ to all the stress and I learned some lessons about it
But I just needed affection ’cause I was reckless without it (Facts)
Thankful for what you gave to me even if you ain’t got it (Yeah)
Sacrifices you made for me, I knew nothin’ about it (Uh-huh)
Told you one day I’d make it and then I made you a promise
If I made you anything, then I hope I made you the proudest (For real)
[Chorus: Chris Brown & Joyner Lucas]
Hey, mama (Oh, mama), are you proud of me? (Are you proud?)
Did I grow up to be everything you thought I’d be? (Yeah)
And hey, mama, I know it was hard (So hard, yeah)
But you gave me more than I could ever repay you for (Mama)
I love you, mama
Mama, mama, mama (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Mama (I love you, mama)
I love you, mama (Love you, mama)
Mama (Uh)
[Verse 2: Joyner Lucas]
Sittin’ in my bedroom plottin’ how to get us rich (Yeah)
And I was only nine, them cockroaches was a bitch (Damn)
Shit, we gon’ be fine, step-pops was makin’ flips (Facts)
Workin’ full-time, he taught me how to raise some kids (Yeah)
Even if they wasn’t mine, livin’ with my sisters and we stuck together
So the times I felt alone, they helped make my depression better (Yeah)
Some days, my mama almost broke down, but I couldn’t let her (Nah)
The older that I got, the more I understood her better (Yeah)
And she the realest one around, I got a real homie (Real)
Mama always held me down when papa done bailed on me (Facts)
We ain’t always see eye to eye, but she’ll kill for me (She’ll kill)
Send a nigga to the sky, then go to jail for me (Go to jail for me)
Love what you gave to me even when you ain’t got it (Yeah)
Sacrifices you made for me, I knew nothin’ about it (Uh)
Told you one day I’d make it and then I made you a promise
If I made you anything, then I hope I made you the proudest (For real)
[Chorus: Chris Brown]
Hey, mama (Hey, mama), are you proud of me? (Are you proud?)
Did I grow up to be everything you thought I’d be? (Oh)
And hey, mama (Hey, mama), I know it was hard (It was hard, hard, hard)
But you gave me more than I could ever repay you for (Oh)
I love you, mama
Mama, mama, mama
Mama, mama
Mama
[Outro: Chris Brown]
I love you, mama
Love you, mama
I love you, mama
