She was doin' fine out there
Dot, this ain't your affair
You can't talk to folk like that
Talk to white folk what you mean
Lord, I raised a spoiled brat
They you boss
You ain't a queen
Gonna get yourself knocked flat
Mouth off 'round white folk like that?
You tippy-toe 'til you been paid
You the spoiled one!
A maid
I'll never be a queen, that's true
But I'm a damn sight
Better and prouder than you
Come on, teach me what you know
Mama, teach me what you know!
How to keep my head tucked low!
Come on, come on
Teach me, teach me
Teach me, mama
Teach me-
You watch yourself now, little sister
You're too smart to act a fool
Proud don't talk trash to her mother
You got plans
You go to school
What she got?
Only angry, always fussin'
Always shushing me!
Ain't seen you lackin' food to eat
Roof above, shoes on your feet
You watch your pride ain't just conceit
Think bein' a maid what she prefer?
Noah, attention!
Now comes your gift
Something handy
Go on make things like they were
Apologize to her