Empty pockets never stopped me from singing a blue streak, no And I don't think the devil's ever gonna give me back I don't think so 'Cause stayin' 'round here takes patience It's like a full time occupation I've become a diplomaniac Yes I did, baby! Hey mean old gal, you know the cross-town bus just rolled Yeah I'm the same old number but we still got time to go Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury, no Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me No it ain't, no it ain't baby! Yeah I'm believing that you needin' yo relaxation, whoa! But honey tell me can you tell that story twice? I don't think so mama! 'Cause there's a function at the junction, I think ya better get it all ready girl See I was born without a silver spoon but I'm gonna make a stir Yes I am! Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle one summer break And then I kissed her on her daddy's boat and shot accross the lake And was singin' it Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me No it ain't baby, no it ain't! Mmmm, said a little ain't enough, baby! Baby, PLEASE! Little ain't enough, aw yeah, Wow! Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle one summer break Same summer that I kissed her on her daddy's boat And shot across the lake Yeah! Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me