Empty pockets never stopped Me from singing a blue streak, no And I don't think the devil's Ever gonna give me back I don't think so! 'Cause stayin' 'round here takes patience It's like a full time occupation I've become a diplomaniac Yes I did, baby Hey mean old gal You know the cross-town bus just rolled Yeah I'm the same old number But we still got time to go Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me No it ain't, no it ain't baby! Yeah I'm believing that you needin' yo relaxation but honey tell me can you tell that story twice? I don't think so mama! 'Cause there's a function at the junction, I think ya better get it all ready girl See I was born without a silver spoon But I'm gonna make a stir Yes I am! Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle One summer break; and then I kissed her On her daddy's boat and shot accross the lake And was singin' it Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me No it ain't baby, no it ain't! Mmmm, said a little ain't enough, baby! Baby, PLEASE!! Little ain't enough, aw yeah, Wow! Was vaccinated with a phonograph needle One summer break Same summer that I kissed her On her daddy's boat and shot across the lake Yeah! Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me Oh I say mama living ain't a luxury Oh I say mama and a lil' ain't enough for me