J Dilla - Waterworks lyrics

[Verse 1: Charles Hamilton] Mama used to brush my hair, the sh** was a scene The bristles used to prick me, I'd bleed Nah, she didn't know, she was tryna groom me To be a man, but deep inside she ruined me I couldn't cry, she would brush even harder The treatment was worse every time I'd see my father I was forced to go to church after every visit She said I was possessed, those were her heavy visions Since then it felt like no one understood And someone controls me, slowly But no, see, I'm alone in my zone, please Leave me alone, I'm so weak but so strong No song could make me feel better about Not goin' the varsity letterman route Kicked out of the house for gettin' head on the couch A grown a** kangaroo, mama used to force my head in her pouch Sayin': [Hook] Must you cry all the goddamn time? Are you a man or a woman, make up your goddamn mind Don't worry 'bout me homie, I am fine So must you cry all the goddamn time? [Verse 2: SHow TuFli] I shed seven tears every year Thinkin' 'bout memories I wish was never here Or if the end of me is near My enemies is near cause I was taught You gotta keep 'em close, so you'll prolly be a ghost I probably be approached by fear but I never get scared I had a stroke and I ain't even care I never cry once for my mom I survive I already died once I never lie, emotions I kept inside Because my pride wouldn't let it shine So a diamond is never No longer shed a tear, but I'm cryin' forever And Show might die but I am forever and ever Whatever may occur, I treat it as a blur You, me, and her, we all cry Yeah, search for a better life we all try So it's TuFli until we all die [Hook] [Verse 3:] [Charles Hamilton] This n***a Show almost died and here I am livin' Guilt ridden for just existin, I couldn't visit My little n***a, almost like my brother But how can I visit him if I can't see my cousin? But Ryan graduated eighth grade though Copped him a 360 and Saint's Row I thank those who rely on my bankroll Because they just make me thankful for Hcho Thanks bro [SHow TuFli] The hand I was dealt, the pain that I felt The rain, the shame in myself; I still smile Cause she still here, And she still down She still care, prolly wonder how I feel now Cried a river, sometimes a n***a still drown Damn, am I a man if I show emotion? Up and down got my life like a roller coster I'm at the edge now I feel like I'm goin' over No tears [Hook]