Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
(Hey ma)
(Yes son?)
(Can we go to the carnival? Please, please)
(Well, I wish we could, but right now, things aren't going so well, Usher)
(We've got bills to pay, and rent's due
And honey, I have to take care of you)
(Well, that's okay, I understand
We'll go to the park instead of going to the carnival)
And this time, I'll buy the ice cream)

I don't want you to think that we don't understand
Some of the things that you go through
Taking care of us all the time
Our house is not enough
You give your life for us

And on your knees you pray, we make it through each day
I always knew I needed you in my life (I needed someone special)
I travelled through all I choose, mistakes I made (along the way)
Sometimes I cry, I fall so shy of my dream (get up and get it started)
You always say, get on your feet, try again (I must get up)
I just gotta say whoo-lay, ayy

(A mother's love) is oh so wonderful
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) is oh so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love

I always knew I needed you in my life
I thought the road was clear
I've got so much to learn
Oh, sometimes I cry, love's going away in this world
You were there for me, took care of me, the love shone in your eyes
But you always say, get on your feet and don't give in
Oh, I just gotta say ooh-lay, ayy

(A mother's love) is oh so wonderful
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) is oh so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love

(A mother's love) is oh so wonderful
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) is oh so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love
(Mom, I see so much love in your heart
The times when you're going through changes
Hoping and praying, that I'll make it through this world
Be confused no more
Like many kids, I've learned to understand faster than the days before
Oh, mom, I love you)

(A mother's love) is oh so wonderful
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) is oh so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love

(A mother's love) is oh so wonderful
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) is oh so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love

(A mother's love) oh, yeah
(A mother's love) is also irreplaceable
(A mother's love) oh, so lovable
I say no more, I gave those for our mother's love (yeah)
A mother's love