Let me tell a story You might find it boring It's about understanding glory You just want something that is mine You lift me up and push me back down again You just want something that is mine You lift me up and push me back down again I was mama's soldier Crying on no one's shoulder Making my papa proud again I was mama's soldier Lost and found at the same time Everything's right at the wrong time I'll tell you what's on my mind I just want something that is mine You lift me up and push me back down again I just want something that is mine You lift me up and push me back down again I was mama's soldier Crying on no one's shoulder Making my papa proud again I was mama's soldier You struggle all your life not to come behind Then it's too late and you try to rewind Mind your own business, stay out of trouble You gotta stand up tall in the struggle I was mama's soldier Crying on no one's shoulder Making my papa proud again I was mama's soldier I was mama's soldier Crying on no one's shoulder Making my papa proud again I was mama's soldier (Mama, I'm too late this time / Papa, it's too late this time)