Mama, I understand your many sleepless nights When you sit and you think about father Or how you tried to be the perfect wife You used to dress and fix your hair Then you'd smile through your tears And I'm here and you would stare and say a prayer Like I wish you said I'm beautiful I wish it didn't hurt at all I don't know how I got here I was once the one who had his heart Until you had enough then you took that ring off You took that ring off So tired of the lies and trying to fight and cry You took that ring off Oh, now the fun began Dressed yourself up for your love again You found a new man, now you're shining, you're fine Like it's my time, you took that ring off Mama, you live and learn That's just the way life goes Always know that you got a daughter You're so, so proud, you took the high road You used to dress and fix your hair You'd always smile through your tears And in the mirror you would stare and say a prayer Like I wish you said I'm beautiful I wish it didn't hurt at all I don't know how I got here I was once the one who had his heart Until you had enough then you took that ring off You took that ring off So tired of the lies and trying to fight and cry You took that ring off Oh, now the fun began Dressed yourself up for your love again You found a new man, now you're shining, you're fine Like it's my time, you took that ring off After all your tears After all that pain's all clear Mama, after all them years We can start all over again Mama, now it all makes sense Letting go is never the end Mama, we can love again This is where freedom began Mama, so put your love on top Keep on shining, put your love on top It's your time to put your love on top Everybody put your love on top Hey, love on top Hey, love on top It's your time to put your love on top Girl, you're so fine, put your love on top