From the recording Baby Mama (Extended Version)
Baby Mama_Extended Version_Music and Lyrics by Raymond Theard_IRSC QZPJD2000031
Lyrics
Lyrics
Baby Mama
[Intro] (Atmospheric pads, slow-rolling 808s, rhythmic snapping) (Gotta support her) Baby mama (Still respect her) Baby mama (She my) Baby mama (Even though we broke up) Baby mama (Gonna be there for her) Because she’s raising my child Yeah, yeah...
[Verse 1] (The beat kicks in with a sharp trap snare) Look, we traded the "us" for the "him," that’s the mission No more the friction, just clear-eyed vision. I’m checking the fridge and I’m checking the tuition Providing the peace, that’s my only ambition. Yeah, we hit a wall and we had to go separate But your role in his life? Man, that’s always been celebrate. I ain't here to judge or to bring up the history I’m here for the future, it ain't no mystery.
[Chorus] (Wide, cinematic synths, layered harmonies) It’s more than the history, it’s about the soul we raised I’m reflecting on the journey, giving you your praise Yeah, we closed that chapter, but the bond is forever Empowered by the peace, we’re keeping it together. (Baby mama) You’re the queen of his world, so I’m guarding the gate (Baby mama) No room for the ego, no room for the hate. Looking in the mirror, seeing growth in the pain We’re building up a legacy, it’s bigger than the name.
[Verse 2] (Vocal layers increase, R&B harmonies over the trap bounce) You’re the one holding the fort when I’m gone The one singing songs ‘til the break of the dawn. So if you’re in need, yeah, you know I’m a-call away Clearing the debris and sweeping the hall away. It’s bigger than ego, it’s bigger than "me" It’s about the example he’s destined to be. From the trap to the cradle, I’m keeping it solid You gave him the life, so I’m giving the wallet—and the heart.
[Bridge] (Beat strips back to a filtered bassline, very intimate) It ain’t always easy, and it ain’t always perfect But looking at his smile, I know that it’s worth it. We had to lose "us" just to find a new way To give him the world at the end of the day. (No more the tension) Yeah, we’re rising above it. (No more the stressin') ‘Cause we both really love him.
[Final Chorus] (Full production, maximum energy) It’s more than the history, it’s about the soul we raised I’m reflecting on the journey, giving you your praise Yeah, we closed that chapter, but the bond is forever Empowered by the peace, we’re keeping it together. (Baby mama) You’re the queen of his world, so I’m guarding the gate (Baby mama) No room for the ego, no room for the hate.
[Outro] (Beat fades to a melodic piano loop) Because she’s raising my child... Yeah, she’s raising my child. (Still respect her) (Gonna be there for her) Legacy first. (Fade out)

