Toyin Adekale's music has always been from the foundation of reggae but her influences of Soul, RnB and Jazz are ever present in this smooth reggae genre that she sits in so well. Moving the listener to truly listen, as this lyricist always sings from her heart and wants to engage the listener. If you like Soul, Jazz, RnB and Reggae, there's something for everyone. If you merely want to listen to a story or be inspired there's something for you too. Enjoy this dedication to ALL mothers biological, adoptive, past and present. Lyrics: “Thank You Mama” Lyrics By Toyin Adekale 10/10/2015 Release 2.14.2016 When I’m hurt and in despair I turn to you, you’re always there Your smile alone Reassures you care I’ve seen your sacrifice Selfless in your strife Putting others first Before yourself Sometimes a thankless job Giving more than you got For all your sweat and tears Carried us all these years CHORUS: And I just want to say thank you mama (I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE) I want to say it whilst you’re here (THANK YOU MAMA) Thank you mama I want to say it whilst you’re here (I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE) Oh mama 2nd Verse We watched them let you down Turn your life inside out Yet your choice, mama Was always to forgive (FORGIVE AND FORGET) You never ask for much (NEVER ASK FOR MUCH, AHHHHAA) Sometimes we’re out of touch With all you need Forgive us please But that was yesterday Seen the errors of our ways I thank God for this day Just to say (THANK GOD FOR THIS DAY) Thank you Mama “I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE” (THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA) I just wanna say THANK YOU MAMA, I WANNA SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE Cos I care (THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA) BRIDGE INSTRUMENTAL CHORUS: (THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA) Now I just want to say, (I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE) You cover our backs Pray against attacks oh (THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA) You taught us to pray Forgive everyday Love anyway (I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE) Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you mama (THANK YOU, THANK YOU MAMA) Na na na na I wanna say thank you, I wanna say thank you (I WANT TO SAY IT WHILST YOU’RE HERE) Cos I care. Lyrics: Toyin Adekale Vocal Arrangements: Toyin Adekale Music: Stu Green/Yvonne Agbandje Production: Hammond & Harmony Productions – Yvonne Agbandje and Stu Green Label: Talithavoices Recorded at: III Chronicles Studio, London, England Extreme Studios, Issaquah, Washington, USA Engineers: Stu Green Vocal Engineer: Stefan Heller Mastered at: Anchor Studios, Kingston, Jamaica