엄마 (UMMA) Lyrics – Dok2

엄마 (UMMA) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
Dok2 starts by talking about his family background. His parents had a difficult marriage, and financial struggles made life even harder. Everyone was too busy surviving, and love often got neglected. Now, as his mother’s health declines, he realizes he can’t easily hug her anymore. Even holding her hand, he feels how cold she has become. He feels helpless—there’s no one to blame, but the pain is overwhelming. He yells, hoping for a response, but she can’t answer. His emotions go up and down like a rollercoaster, and all he can do is pray that she stays alive a little longer. He writes letters full of hope, but deep down, he knows things aren’t looking good. Time has passed so fast—35 years have gone by, and his mother’s youthful face is now just a memory. Now, he prays for a miracle, holding onto his necklace as a symbol of faith. A week ago, things seemed fine, but now everything has changed. The conversations he postponed with his mom can’t happen anymore, and her body barely responds. The nights feel more terrifying as her condition worsens. With Valentine’s Day approaching, time feels like it’s moving too fast, and he desperately wishes for good news. He also worries about his dad, who will be left alone, feeling lost without the person who was always by his side.

[Chorus]
Dok2 reflects on how his mother played a huge role in shaping him into the successful rapper he is today. Even though she may no longer physically see or hear him, he hopes she’s still listening from the afterlife. He prays she’s in a better place, on her way to heaven, and asks her to send his love to the other family members who have passed. He repeats his gratitude, acknowledging that she made him into the legend he is. In a heartfelt, slightly humorous moment, he also asks her to take care of their dog, Lupe, in the afterlife, showing his deep connection to his family, even in death.

[Verse 2]
Dok2 reflects on the regrets he has about his relationship with his mother. He realizes that no matter how many expensive gifts, like a new iPhone, he gave her, what really mattered was simply calling and spending time with her. He spent his whole life trying to make her proud, hoping she understood his love. Now, for the first time in a long while, he’s sitting alone with his mother—but it’s in a hospital’s intensive care unit. The doctors have given up, and he feels hopeless. They tell him that if they remove her life support, she only has a few hours left, leaving the family in tears. He watches her open her eyes one day, but the next, she doesn’t. Her body functions like a machine, but it’s clear she’s fading. He silently thanks her for all the sacrifices she made to raise him, even if she can’t respond. His family has been through so many ups and downs, and he worked hard to repay his mother’s debts through rap. But no amount of money or success can stop the inevitable. He reflects on how he lost his rap label, ILLIONAIRE, and now, it’s just his turn to face life’s struggles. Meanwhile, the media writes stories about him without knowing the real pain he’s going through. His mother isn’t even old enough to have gray hair, yet she’s lying there unable to do anything, and it breaks his heart.

[Verse 3]
He acknowledges that everyone eventually faces this painful moment of losing a loved one, but it still feels unfair. Because he found success early, it feels like his mother’s passing is happening too soon. He notices her hands and feet are still warm, which confuses him because he thought she would always be there. He regrets not showing his emotions more when she was alive. He wishes he had hugged her and cried with her, asked her more about her life, and spent more time listening to her voice. He was raised in a strict and emotionally reserved household, where he always sided with his father in their arguments. Even though he gave her millions of dollars, it feels like he still failed as a son because he didn’t give her enough love. He reflects on how his emotions are pouring out over the instrumental, and he realizes he should have put more heart into his relationship with her, not just material things. He questions whether his loneliness led him to neglect his mother’s emotions, making her feel alone too. He still feels too young to say goodbye to her. Seeing her body in a casket, covered in white makeup, is something he isn’t emotionally ready for. He desperately hopes she understands his feelings before she leaves. As her body changes, as the phone rings at 5 a.m. with bad news, he feels like time is standing still. He reassures her that she doesn’t have to suffer anymore, that she’s free from pain, and that he will always be there for her. The hospital room isn’t like the movies—it’s far more painful and real. With one final kiss on her hand, he says goodbye, hoping she rests in peace.

[Chorus]
Dok2 repeats his tribute to his mother, emphasizing once again that she was the reason for his success. Even though she can no longer see or hear him, he hopes she’s listening from heaven. He prays that she feels better now, free from pain, and asks her to pass on his love to other family members. He once again mentions their dog, Lupe, reminding his mother to take care of him too, adding a bittersweet touch to his farewell.