On My Mama – English Lyrics

• By: Victoria Monét

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Victoria Monét's "On My Mama," a vibrant R&B anthem celebrating confidence and self-love. This song offers a fantastic opportunity to learn modern English slang and expressions of self-empowerment. Its catchy lyrics and infectious energy make it a truly special track for language learners and music lovers alike, showcasing how to affirm yourself and celebrate your roots with undeniable swagger.

[English]

When they say, "She get it from her mama"

I'ma say, "You got it right"

Body rude, it's unpolite

Done bein' the humble type

Tell me, is you down?

'Cause I'm tryna go up tonight

Hoes and hoochies left and right

I just wanna live in a fantasy

I think we deserve it, right?

Top all the memories

I've ever made in my life

Permanent ecstasy

Ladies is pimps tonight

Livin' inside a dream

Let's lay where the lover's lie

I put that on my own mama, on my hood

I look fly, I look good

You can't touch my bag, wish you could

I look fly, I look too good

Put that on my own mama, on my hood

I look fly, I look good

You can't touch my bag, wish you could

I look fly, I look too good

On my mama (mama), on my hood (hood)

I look fly (yeah), I look good (good)

Touch my swag (swag), wish you could (could)

I look fly (yeah), I look good (good)

I'm so deep in my bag like a grandma with a peppermint

They say, "Ooh, she smell good"

That's just 'cause I'm heaven-sent

Sex game go stupid (aye)

Snappin' like a toothpick (aye)

Man, to tell the truth, your opinion is irrelevant

(But I) I know you think I'm fine

Might be too fine to hit it from behind

Reflection in the mirror, don't decline

I can't even lie, lie, lie

I put that on my own mama, on my hood

I look fly, I look good

You can't touch my bag, wish you could

I look fly, I look too good

Put that on my own mama, on my hood (on my hood, aye)

I look fly, I look good (I look fly, I look good, aye, aye)

You can't touch my bag (touch my bag), wish you could (you wish you could)

I look fly, I look too good

On my mama (mama), on my hood (hood)

I look fly (yeah), I look good (good)

Touch my swag (swag), wish you could (could)

I look fly (yeah), I look good (good)

On my mama (mama), on my hood (on my hood)

I look fly (I look fly), I look good (I look good)

Touch my swag, wish you could (I know you wish you could)

I look fly (I look fly), I look good (I look good)

Mama, on my hood

I look fly, I look good

I know you wish you could

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mama /ˈmɑːmə/ A1	noun - mother
rude /ruːd/ B1	adjective - offensively impolite or ill-mannered
humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ B2	adjective - having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable
memories /ˈmeməriz/ A2	noun - something remembered from the past
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death
permanent /ˈpɜːrmənənt/ B2	adjective - lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
ecstasy /ˈekstəsi/ C1	noun - an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings adjective - stylish; cool
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of
touch /tʌtʃ/ A2	verb - to come into or be in contact with (something)
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things
wish /wɪʃ/ A2	verb - feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable
deep /diːp/ A2	adjective - extending far down from the top or surface
smell /smel/ A1	verb - perceive or detect the odor of (something) by means of the olfactory organs
heaven /ˈhevən/ B1	noun - a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky
stupid /ˈstuːpɪd/ B1	adjective - having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense
fine /faɪn/ A2	adjective - of high quality; excellent
mirror /ˈmɪrər/ A2	noun - a reflective surface, now typically of glass coated with a metallic substance, that renders an image

Key Grammar Structures

• When they say, "She get it from her mama"

  ➔ Ellipsis (omission of 'gets')

  ➔ The verb "gets" is omitted for brevity and stylistic effect in colloquial speech. It implies "she "gets" it from her mama". This is common in informal language.

• Done bein' the humble type

  ➔ Present perfect continuous (informal) / Non-standard 'bein'

  ➔ "Done bein'" is a colloquial shortening of "done "being"". It indicates that the subject has stopped being humble. The use of "bein'" is non-standard but common in some dialects.

• Tell me, is you down?

  ➔ Non-standard subject-verb agreement ('is' with 'you')

  ➔ The correct grammatical form would be "Are you down?". The use of "is" with "you" is a feature of some dialects, particularly African American Vernacular English (AAVE).

• I just wanna live in a fantasy

  ➔ Contraction of 'want to' to 'wanna'

  ➔ "Wanna" is a colloquial contraction of "want to", used commonly in informal speech and songs.

• Ladies is pimps tonight

  ➔ Non-standard subject-verb agreement ('is' with 'ladies')

  ➔ Grammatically, it should be "Ladies are pimps tonight". The use of "is" instead of "are" is a common feature of AAVE and contributes to the song's style and rhythm.

• You can't touch my bag, wish you could

  ➔ Conditional clause (implied): If you could

  ➔ "Wish you could" implies a conditional statement, such as "I wish you could touch my bag (but you can't)" or "If you could touch my bag...". The full conditional is left implicit.

• I'm so deep in my bag like a grandma with a peppermint

  ➔ Simile using 'like' to compare being deep in a bag to a grandma with a peppermint

  ➔ This line uses a simile to create a vivid image. "Deep in my bag" is a metaphor for being focused on making money or being successful. The comparison to a grandma with a peppermint adds humor and emphasizes how engrossed the speaker is.