Empty pockets never stopped

Me from singing a blue streak, no

And I don't think the devil's

Ever gonna give me back

I don't think so!



'Cause stayin' 'round here takes patience

It's like a full time occupation

Yes I did, baby

Hey mean old gal

You know the cross-town bus just rolled

Yeah I'm the same old number

But we still got time to go



Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury

Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me

No it ain't, no it ain't baby!

Yeah I'm believing that you needin' yo relaxation

But honey tell me can you tell that story twice?

I don't think so mama!



'Cause there's a function at the junction,

I think ya better get it all ready girl

See I was born without a silver spoon But I'm gonna make a stir

Yes I am!

Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle

One summer break; and then I kissed her

On her daddy's boat and shot across the lake

And was singin' it



Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury

Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me

No it ain't baby, no it ain't!

Mmmm, said a little ain't enough, baby!

Baby, please!! Little ain't enough, aw yeah, wow!

Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle

One summer break Same summer that I kissed her

On her daddy's boat and shot across the lake yeah!



Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury

Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me

Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury

Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me