Momma Lyrics – Joyner Lucas, Chris Brown

Momma Lyrics Meaning

The song starts with the artist reaching out to his mom, wondering if she’s proud of who he’s become. He’s reflecting on his life and asking if he turned out the way she always hoped he would. Even though things weren’t easy, he knows she gave him more than he could ever give back, and all he can do now is tell her how much he loves and appreciates her.

Then he goes back to his younger days, talking about how tough things were between him and his mom. They used to argue a lot, and he felt misunderstood. Growing up in a poor neighborhood with not much to smile about, it was hard to stay positive. Kids were having kids, and life in public housing made everything more stressful. His mom was working hard for very little pay, and his dad wasn’t really around or helping out. He had ADHD and was always hyper, which made things worse at home and at school.

His mom didn’t always have the patience to deal with his behavior, which added to his frustration. In school, he acted out and teachers thought something was wrong with him, but all he really wanted was attention that he never got. He was missing love and affection, and that lack of emotional support made him act out even more. As he got older, he started realizing how much his mom gave up for him. Even when she had nothing, she still found ways to give to him. He remembers telling her that one day he’d succeed and make her proud—and now he hopes he’s done just that.

He goes back to the same chorus, repeating his deep question—asking if she’s proud of who he became. And once again, he says how thankful he is for everything she gave him, things he can never repay. The love he has for her runs deep, and that message comes through again and again.

Then he shifts to memories from when he was just a kid. He remembers sitting in his room, trying to figure out how to make money so he and his family wouldn’t have to struggle anymore. He was just nine years old, living in rough conditions with bugs crawling around, but he was already dreaming big. His stepdad was hustling to make ends meet and taught him how to be responsible, even when it came to raising kids that weren’t biologically his. That stuck with him.

He also lived with his sisters, and even though things were hard, they stayed close and helped each other through the tough times. When he felt down or alone, their bond helped lift him up and ease his depression. He saw his mom on the edge sometimes, almost breaking down from all the pressure, but he didn’t want to let her fall apart. As he got older, he began to understand everything she was going through and saw just how strong she really was.

He calls her the realest person in his life—a true ride-or-die. Even though they had their differences, he knows she’d go to extreme lengths for him, even putting herself at risk. That kind of loyalty and love is something he’ll never forget. Again, he mentions the sacrifices she made that he didn’t even notice when he was younger. He once promised her he’d make it, and now all he wants is for her to be proud of who he’s become.

The final part circles back to the same message, echoing the love and gratitude he’s been expressing all along. He keeps asking if she’s proud, keeps reminding her that everything she gave and did meant the world to him. And through all the struggles and pain, the one thing he repeats again and again is how much he loves his mom.