People always say I have a laugh Like my mother does Guess that makes sense She taught me how to smile when things get rough I've got her spirit And she's always got my back When I look at her I think I wanna be just like that When I love, I give it all I got Like my mother does When I'm scared, I bow my head and pray Like my mother does When I feel weak and un-pretty I know I'm beautiful and strong Because, I see myself Like my mother does I never met a stranger, I can talk to anyone Like my mother does I let my temper fly But she can walk away, when she's had enough She sees everybody, for who they really are I'm so thankful for her guidance She's helped me get this far When I love, I give it all I got Like my mother does And when I'm scared, I bow my head and pray Like my mother does When I feel weak and un-pretty I know I'm beautiful and strong Because, I see myself Like my mother does She's a rock She is grace She's an angel She's my heart and soul She does it all When I love, I give it all I got Like my mother does And when I'm scared, I bow my head and pray Like my mother does When I feel weak and un-pretty I know I'm beautiful and strong Because, I see myself Like my mother does I hear people saying I'm starting to look Like my mother does