[Verse 1]
When I was small, the world felt right
Whenever Mama held me tight.
I felt so safe when she was near,
But when she left, I wanted her here.
I’d become unhappy and cry for a while,
Then everything changed when I saw her smile.
Before I understood what love could be,
My mama showed its meaning to me.
[Verse 2]
On those hot nights without cool air,
Mama sat beside us with patient care.
She fanned us gently until we slept,
Then through the night, her watch she kept.
She woke up early with the morning light
And killed the mosquitoes that tried to bite.
Inside our net, we were safe from harm—
Protected by our mother’s loving arms.
[Chorus]
Mama, you were my first safe place,
My first example of love and grace.
You gave us everything you could,
And filled our little home with good.
You went without so we could eat,
Your selfless love made life complete.
I thank our Grand Creator above
For giving me a mother so full of love.
[Verse 3]
Whenever sickness brought me down,
You were always somewhere around.
You brought soft drink and biscuits too—
A special treat we rarely knew.
They felt like treasures in my little hands,
But your tender care helped me understand:
It wasn’t the treats that comforted me;
It was knowing you were there beside me.
[Verse 4]
We always ate the food you made,
Every meal with love displayed.
To us, no feast could ever compare—
The world’s best cooking was waiting there.
And when our food was running low,
You fed your children before your own.
You would stay hungry without a word,
As long as we were fed and cared for.
[Chorus]
Mama, you were my first safe place,
My first example of love and grace.
You gave us everything you could,
And filled our little home with good.
You went without so we could eat,
Your selfless love made life complete.
I thank our Grand Creator above
For giving me a mother so full of love.
[Bridge]
When I grew older and became unwell,
The tears would come, and memories as well.
I longed for the comfort I once knew—
The gentle care that came from you.
Now I have a family of my own,
And I understand the love you’ve shown.
With my husband standing by my side,
We’ll make sure your needs are always supplied.
[Final Chorus]
Mama, you are still my safe place,
I still find comfort in your loving face.
You taught me kindness and sacrifice,
And showed me what truly matters in life.
May you always have food and a safe home too,
After everything you went through.
Above all else, you taught us to love God—
And that is the greatest gift of all.
[Outro]
There are countless reasons I love you so:
More than these simple words can show.
My caring mother, faithful and true,
I thank our Grand Creator for you.