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hold on to it hold on to it
make you better i made you better
you're inside me
i'm your mommy

i know what is going on here
i always make you so stronger
can't you see that i need to
can't you see that i need to yeah

hold on to it you hold onto me
fix it for you i fixed it for you
but i don't wanna
be yr mama

just a little more

is what i wait for

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ownpersonaldemon On Apr 26, 2002

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by precipitate

20y ago

this song is so intense and good. about how girls are given this maternal role and when a guy leans on you he doesn't realize your not just another mom. you need help and reassurance and care too.

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