My, my, my, my ship is coming inAnd you're the only thing that ain't on itMy mama's ship is docking nowBut I don't see you waving from the bow, no, how?Well, I got myself a steady jobAnd I'm earning everybody's respectMoving up (Higher up)There's a future that I've got to protect, wooh-oohI've been saving every penny I can (That I can)And I'm working on a family planBut it won't be complete 'till I'm reaching for your family handI keep on trying to tell you, girlMy, my, my, my ship is coming inAnd you're the only thing that ain't on itMy mama's ship is docking nowBut I don't see you waving from the bow, no, how?OoohI've got everything I need but youWhat's a man in my position to do?Gotta home that was built and designed for occupation by two, brand newI can listen to my stereo (Play it loud)I can drive my car where I want to go (Anywhere, anywhere)But material things can be bought if you've got money to blow(No) But money won't buy devotionMy, my, my, my ship is coming inAnd you're the only thing that ain't on itMy mama's ship is docking nowBut I don't see you waving from the bow, no, how?No, how?I'm getting much closer to you (Getting much closer)You're where I want to be(Can't you see I'm changing?)But all this fantasy(Baby, without you)Is only making me sad and lonelySo sad, so sad, so sad and lonelyMy, my, my, my ship, my ship is coming inAnd you're the only thing that ain't on itMy mama's ship is docking nowBut I don't see you waving from the bow, no, how?My, my, my, my ship is coming inAnd you're the only thing that ain't on itMy mama's ship is docking nowBut I don't see you waving from the bow, no, how?