She calling him a lover Was raised without a mother He'll be a good father That's all that really matters Mama said don't let your light change direction Mama said she sorry she ain't here to protect you In a system built for you to be a failure Be the Job in your scripture Be the Job in your scripture Go Be Van Gogh Paint your dreams Color your soul Go Be Van Gogh Let your art Make you whole Go She said be persistent Keep love at a distance Never trust anyone that don't keep you lifted Many men will make your money the real issue Let me repeat Many men will make your money the real "issue" Mama said don't let your life change your direction Mama said she sorry cause she can't even protect you In a system built for you to be a real failure Be the Job in your scripture Be the Job in your scripture Go Be Van Gogh Paint your dreams Color your soul Go Be Van Gogh Let your art Make you whole Go