[Verse 1]
Mama had work hands
Soft, but they stayed strong
Built a whole world
When the money stayed gone
She stood in the rain
With a bag and a smile
Still made it look light
Even carrying miles
Food on the table
Heat in the winter
She gave us her last
Then got back up quicker
Dark days came heavy
But she didn't fold
Prayed in the kitchen
Kept the faith close
[Pre-Chorus]
She said, "Baby, keep going"
When my hope ran thin
She pulled us through storms
Let the light back in
[Chorus]
Mama held it down
Held it down for the fam
Mama held it down
Yeah, she made us who we are
Mama held it down
Through the night and the storm
Mama held it down
Never gave up, kept us warm
[Verse 2]
She was a shield first
When the world got wild
Checked every stranger
Protected her child
Grace in her voice
Steel in her spine
Beautiful soul
With a fight in her eyes
Bills at the door
Still she stood tall
Never let panic
Turn her back to the wall
Heard her say, "God got us"
When the nights got long
Now I say it too
That faith made me strong
[Pre-Chorus]
She said, "Baby, keep going"
When my hope ran thin
She pulled us through storms
Let the light back in
[Chorus]
Mama held it down
Held it down for the fam
Mama held it down
Yeah, she made us who we are
Mama held it down
Through the night and the storm
Mama held it down
Never gave up, kept us warm
[Bridge]
I saw her tears, but she never made fear her name
I saw her scars, and she still showed love the same
If I got breath, I’m thanking heaven for her light
My first hero, my home, my guide
[Chorus]
Mama held it down
Held it down for the fam
Mama held it down
Yeah, she made us who we are
Mama held it down
Through the night and the storm
Mama held it down
Never gave up, kept us warm