Mama, Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
Motati Mahlatsi
light percussion
Warm Afro-soul ballad with male vocals; gentle electric piano and soft guitar picking under a slow
head-nod groove; verses intimate and storytelling
close-mic vocal; chorus swells with stacked harmonies
and subtle choir pads; final hook strips back to voice and keys for a tender
hopeful outro glow
Created Mar 5, 2026
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Mama
Mama
Don't cry
These dark clouds will pass by
We been through storms and summer heat
Tin roof singing while we tried to sleep
You held that house with tired hands
Stitched our days from broken plans
I saw you pray when the rain came through
That's why I'm holding on to your truth
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
[Verse 2]
Mamosadi
Don't stress
Your boy's out here giving his best (yeah)
Heavenly Father
Bless my hustle and my breath
Until there’s food on the table
I won't rest
My little Amber
She needs more
Tiny shoes lined by the door
Mama
She's always asking where you are
We miss you bigger than the stars
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
[Bridge]
You taught me love
You taught me faith
Taught me to finish
Not run from the race
So when the world gets cold and rough
I hear your voice saying
"Child
Stay tough" (stay tough)
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright (alright)
Mama
Mama
Don't cry
These dark clouds will pass by
We been through storms and summer heat
Tin roof singing while we tried to sleep
You held that house with tired hands
Stitched our days from broken plans
I saw you pray when the rain came through
That's why I'm holding on to your truth
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
[Verse 2]
Mamosadi
Don't stress
Your boy's out here giving his best (yeah)
Heavenly Father
Bless my hustle and my breath
Until there’s food on the table
I won't rest
My little Amber
She needs more
Tiny shoes lined by the door
Mama
She's always asking where you are
We miss you bigger than the stars
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
[Bridge]
You taught me love
You taught me faith
Taught me to finish
Not run from the race
So when the world gets cold and rough
I hear your voice saying
"Child
Stay tough" (stay tough)
[Chorus]
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright
Do the right thing
Trust in God
Hold tight (hold tight)
We came from nothing
Still we rise
Still we fight
Mama
Everything's gonna be alright (alright)