[Chorus]

Mama used to take me across her lap

She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad

I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime

But now I'm glad

[Verse 1]

You not allowed to fist fight with your brother (Nope)

Never put your hands on your sister, you better love her (Uh-huh)

To put your hands on any woman makes you a sucker (True)

Wash your hands before you sit down for supper

You see a old lady with bags, you better help her

Get your ass whipped if you disrespect your elders (Fact)

Runnin' in and out the house? Okay then

Next time you run in this house, you better stay in (That's right)

Children are not allowed to say the word liar

That's a curse, you get burnt, you play with fire

Better say your grace before you bite into that food

Take your hat off in the house, I hated that rule (Haha)

Somebody in the streets hit you? You better hit 'em back

If they bigger than you, pick up somethin' and give 'em that

Bullyin' was unacceptable, wasn't this soft

If you don't kick his ass, your mama gon' kick yours

[Chorus]

Mama used to take me across her lap

She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad

I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime

But now I'm glad

[Verse 2]

Back in the days even the fans was loyal, stuck with our team 'til they made it

Now y'all switch teams every time LeBron get traded

Appreciate the tough love 'cause it advanced us

Without that we probably wouldn't've been Black Panthers (True)

Perhaps our sisters would have been lap dancers

And when they put us to the test, we won't have answers (Damn)

Before you walk in, wipe your feet on the welcome mat

Disrespect this house, you not welcome back (Nope)

You failed this time? Next time do it better

Snitchin' wasn't a go, you couldn't be a tattle-teller (Facts)

You said, "Thank you, you welcome, excuse me"

Apologized if you handled things rudely (Humble)

When grown folks is talkin', don't say a thing

'Cause it takes a whole village just to raise a king

I can't believe y'all impressed by these weirdos

Attention seekers dressed in expensive sneakers and weird clothes

[Chorus]

Mama used to take me across her lap

She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad

I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime

But now I'm glad

Mama used to take me across her lap

She used to whip me with a strap when I was bad

I didn't know at the time being bad could lead to crime

But now I'm glad