You ever get those days when you want the sun to go away
Find a spot in the shade, a cold place to lay
And fade to grey?
You ain't never had it tailormade
Play the stray and stay away from those who parlay
Mama say, you don't always get your way
Was raised knowing that these streets ain't paved
Rocky roads under the toes, eyes closed
There you go, off to where the wind blows
No one to follow, to pull you from the hollows
Hitting every obstacle, falling into potholes
Whoever said time is on your side (They lied)
You want to hear the truth?
Everyone's tongue-tied
You're tired of trying, people selling, you ain't buying
Friends become dead-ends, in short, supplyin'
The greys keep coming in, and start to cover your chin
They say wait for better days, my reply is when?

Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Follow the signs, don't get misled
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Keep my eyes open, be careful where I tread
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Sing for supper, closed mouths don't get fed
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Better days ahead, she said

You've been down and out, everything's gone south
Time to walk about, and explore new routes
Align with the stars, and find out where you are
Got to know where to go, exactly how far
Life can be bizarre, the show is dog and pony
At night you lose sight; it's easy when you're lonely
To look down at the ground, but you got to keep your head up
Even when you're fed up, you can't let up
You got to keep moving, reach the destination
No matter how you get there, no need for explanation
And hopefully, this will help with elevation
Or levitation and get you to the next station
No time for waiting, 'cause life will never stand still
Sand passes through the hourglass, flip when filled
You know the drill, you can't be stagnant
And if so, get caught up in life's dragnet

Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Follow the signs, don't get misled
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Keep my eyes open, be careful where I tread
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Sing for supper, closed mouths don't get fed
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Better days ahead, she said

Clouds of grey block out the sun rays
Another one of them days, but maybe someday
I'll find my way through the storm and find warmth
It's such a blanket statement, I guess it's how you take it
Or perceive it to be, won't let it fall on chi
'Cause when push comes to shove I know it's all on me
I'mma drop excuses, only drop exclusives
Won't get caught in the knots, I know where the noose is
And if the shoe fits, it better be a pair of new kicks
I mean I like the Blues, but shit
I've had more than I can take and at this rate
I'm worried about my mental state and my overall fate
For now, I'mma take what's on the plate
I know what's at stake, so you know I give thanks
Where there's love there's hate (No love, less hate)
Some pills are hard to swallow
And some I won't take

Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Follow the signs, don't get misled
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Keep my eyes open, be careful where I tread
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Sing for supper, closed mouths don't get fed
Mama said they'd be better days ahead
Better days ahead, she said