Tone Oliver - Family Jewel lyrics

rate me

I’m back to broke, lost my job, I had to smoke

Lost my girl, I had to cope

The world cold and I ain’t have a coat

So yeah, I’m out here, spitting icicles

…religion? Nigga, that’s a joke

It was really funny till my aunty had a stroke

Christmas eve it was, I remember the next morning gifts was meaningless

Looking up to the sky like why you mean to us?

But can’t cry ‘cause my momma really needed us

So the young started rhyming, going through hell

But I know my aunty smiling down

Walking in the bathroom door

All I see is my momma on the floor

With a bottle next to her so I gotta rescue her

Now I’m beating down her chest like mommy, get up!

I swear I’ll clean my room but you gotta get up

I ain’t got enough strength for you not to get up

So get up!

That was back in ’94, her eyes open and she said what you crying for?

She alive in Chicago, and sure made sure always did my chores

Elbows off the table, mouth close when you chewing

Not a man without manners, that’s the shit she taught to us

You know, yes sire, yes mam, never be a motherfucker yes man

Yes, mam, and never ever let them change you

And you’re my motherfucking angel, thank you

And I remember she always striving for perfection

If my handwrite wasn’t good enough for my homework she’ll tear it up

Make me do it again

Man, I hated that shit but I appreciate it now

I love you, aunt Jewel, rest in peace