MA MA REALLY TRIED
Author(s): Jeremiah
Songbook: Aaron David Songbook
KeyWords: Parenting,

Mama really tried to love me, to love me.
Mama really tried with her loving hand.
Mama really tried to help me to make me.
Mama really tried to make me a man.

Daddy really tried to lead me, to lead me.
Daddy really tried with a big strong hand.
Daddy really tried to break me to make me.
Daddy really tried to make me a big strong man.

Churches really tried to help me, to save me.
Churches really tried to save my soul.
Churches really tried to make me a member,
But I couldn't hack it, they were so damn cold.

And I really tried to see it, to be it.
I really tried to be happy inside.
I really tried to be a man, but all
I wanna know is who I really am.

And Jesus really tried to lift me, to love me.
Jesus really tried, everyday.
Jesus really tried to lead me, to guide me.
Jesus, He's the only way.

So listen to the moral of the story in this song,
If you don't look to the Lord you'll never be strong.
Listen to this story, and listen well my friend,
If you ever wanna become a man, you must let Him in.