I bear the weight of the world Not on my shoulders, but on my hip Cuz I decided to turn what most people would call a slip Into a slide My pride and joy is my little baby boy Learning and growing Loving and showing That my value isn't how much is in my pocket Or on the piece of paper that will deem me a rocket scientist Cuz at the end of the day, my significance lies on him And when I send him to join the forces of strong, black men What will he do to be example Instead of a sample? I never really had a mom myself, so I'm doing this from scratch Don't want him growing up like me A latch key kid with hopes and dreams Reading by candlelight cuz there's no electricity It seems that my battles have prepared me for the war But it gets to a point when you don't want to fight anymore So I put my guns down and got off to a fresh start I bear the weight of the world Not on my shoulders, but in my heart Cuz I decided to play a part in this never-ending story My glory- is his smile They say to know a man you should walk a mile in his shoes I say to know a woman, a black woman, you should hear her sing the blues With a smile on her face Then you'll see no one could EVER take her place People ask me how I do it any I say: Hard enough for a man, but made for a woman With wide hips and a strong heart This job has GOT to be done And I gave up unemployment when I bore my son