I thought you'd like to know All those nights you paced the floor Praying that I would make it home alright Believing in god that he Would someday save my soul Well he did, and I thought you'd like to know I thought you'd like to know All those prayers you prayed for me Never a-one was fell to the ground I know sometimes it look like I was a million miles from grace But he answered your prayers, and I thought you'd like to know Mama, I want you to know I love you Please forgive me for all the times I broke your heart Every tear you cried for me, drew me closer too being free I want to thank you, and I thought you'd like to know I thought you'd like to know That I wish I could live my life again If I could, I would surely make amends But if I could help my brother A new life to discover, oh I will And I thought you'd like to know Oh, mama, I want you to know I love you Please forgive me for all the times I broke your heart Every tear you cried for me, drew me closer too being free I want to thank you, and I thought you'd like to know I thought you'd like to know