I Love It When You Write Me “Dear Papa”!…
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Rapped/Sung to the Tune of Biggie Smalls’
“I Love It When You Call Me Big Poppa”
For My Children, Who Write the Most Amazing Notes to Me
Verse 1 (:23)
To all my daughters in the house with cutesy giggles,
Drawin squiggles on the walls, cause drama—here comes Mama!
Why you get on and sit on your Mommie’s nerves?
The time out corner—I warned ya—s’what ya’ll deserves
The time out corner—no toys, not even talkin’
Time to think about while ya pout don’t ya scream-a-shout
Now, what have you learned?
Cause if you pull this stunt again your bottom’s ‘bound to get burned
New leaf-turned!
You wanna write to Papa? Why not?
You’ll brighten his mood (and your Mama’s too!)
Now check it—there’s many ways to do this, let’s go through it:
Believe me, sweeties, ya’ll got the style to make him smile
It won’t take a while—I got mad pens with papers
Crayolas, stamps and photos—decorate ‘em like Soto (uh!)
Come outta there jump in your chair
Help each other and I’ll be right back—I’m gonna go and get your brother
Chorus (1:08)
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Click send on the email
From my daughters they are female
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Sweet nothings you can type
Via Facebook, text, or Skype
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
If you got a second to spare don’t hesitate to show you care (why?)
Cuz I miss you oh so much and can’t stop thinkin’ about you, ‘bout you.
Verse 2 (1:30)
Straight up chilluns really I’m sayin
Most other kiddos think they obeyin, but they be playin
While they spray in Call a Duty, watchin’ movies, gettin’ groovy
You make cards that move me—with hearts deep red like rubies
And flowers colorful and cute—rhododendron!
Suns with faces smile—birds that fly for miles
I ain’t been home in quite a while,
you can ping me soon, I’ll reply at noon
Ain’t this better than sittin’ round with cartoons?
Don’t answer that—draw a dog and then a fat cat
With some giant trees—make some friendly honey bees
With a self-portrait picture of you—my sweetest boo!
Next to Papa, see, how my hair it yellow be!?
We’ll type our talk for a few, cuz in a few, I gon’ do
What I’m at church to do—spread the Jesus love TRUE!
Now use some glue and glitter too that is new
And help your Mama spare the drama I’ll be home in a few!
Chorus (2:16)
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Click send on the email
From my daughters they are female
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Sweet nothings you can type
Via Facebook, text, or Skype
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
If you got a second to spare don’t hesitate to show you care (why?)
Cuz I miss you oh so much and can’t stop thinkin’ about you, ‘bout you.
Verse 3 (2:39)
(How you livin’ Papa Talls?)
With children amazing
And a Purpose-Driven wife we’re committed for life (right!)
It’s never dull—some late nights but that’s aight
I still sleep in snuggled with my family tight (what?!)
Steppin’ on, toys and my cell phone
Lettin’ out a groan, all we’ve ever known
A wise investment—contentment—
Jesus gets rid of resentment—so knees had betta be bent
Our best days ahead—there’s no dread, in Christ—girls PLEASE: make your beds!
Bridge (3:07)
Honeys check it
We’re gonna be together, forever, whether good times or bad…
Wow—this’ll be a lifelong journey!
Aight? Is that aight with you?
Thanks for all your notes.
Yeah—be home soon…keep lovin’…
Chorus (3:24)
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Click send on the email
From my daughters they are female
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
Sweet nothings you can type
Via Facebook, text, or Skype
I love it when you write me “Dear Papa”
If you got a second to spare don’t hesitate to show you care (why?)
Cuz I miss you oh so much and can’t stop thinkin’ about you, ‘bout you.
Postlude
This is dedicated to my family—who write me the most encouraging and silly notes.
Thank ya’ll so much…keep ‘em comin’
Happy Valentine’s Day…from PAPA! I’m out…