Tell mama I don't cry no more Tel her don't worry bout me Knew myself since 17 Know this life ain't come for free If you ain't backing my side no more Might as well just up and leave Gotta work and chase my dream Ain't no phony on my team Tell mama I don't cry no more Tel her don't worry bout me Knew myself since 17 Know this life ain't come for free If you ain't backing my side no more Might as well just up and leave Gotta work and chase my dream Ain't no phony on my team Ain't no phony on my team Right from the jump Niggas started off and man that's what it Was I done went and set the bar I done battled in my heart Had to keep my shit together Never let this fall apart And I'm praying on my knees Oh help me with my pleases I been praying asking Jesus Won't you help me Write it tell me what the deed is And I can't even attend my woes Cuz they tend to get my business wrong Better take advantage When I have it When I'm in a jam baby don't panic Girl I got you from the city to the end of any obstacle And as much I got my owness on me Much is on my pride But I'd give it up before I'd ever let this fall apart Tell mama I don't cry no more Tel her don't worry bout me Knew myself since 17 Know this life ain't come for free If you ain't backing my side no more Might as well just up and leave Gotta work and chase my dream Ain't no phony on my team