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Wilma McNabb Wrote a Song About Her Son
By Kyle Scott
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What in the mother f….?
On Saturday, Donovan McNabb tweeted a link to this video (after the jump), titled When Your Heart is on the Field.
By itself, the video is, at best, a heartwarming anthem… at worst, a loosely copyright-infringed version of Mariah Carey’s Hero. That’s fine. But it’s the song’s writer that catches our attention and, of course, Donovan’s: Wilma McNabb.
Mama McNabb mom wrote a song about her son.
Realstons.
The ditty, performed by Tené Williams, is an ode to Former Five with words only a mother could have written. Literally. And quite honestly, I'm not sure if it's the sweetest thing ever… or the strangest, most random, ridiculous, puzzling thing I've seen in over three years of running a website filled with strange, random, ridiculous and puzzling things.
I took the pleasure of transcribing the lyrics for you:
(intro) I will be there to cheer you on
you are my son, my champion
[refrain]
he gives me strength when I am weak
he shows me who I want to be
he’s my light when I can’t see
he gives me reasons to believe
when the cheers fade away, I’ll be there at the end of the day
you know that love is real, when your heart is on the field
from his first game to stadium lights
from fall to inspiring winter nights
I’ll be watching, feeling so proud
whether he wins or loses with his home crowd
it’s hard to watch
but I won’t turn away
because I’m his biggest fan
every night and every day
I’m his biggest fan
when your heart is on the field
I’m right there watching you, watching you
wearing his jersey, making him signs
seeing all his hard work, knowing it’s his time
realizing others feel the same way (they worry too)
wanting everyone's son to do his best, they all amaze you
seeing all the lives he’s touched
and the excitement in children's eyes
always telling him reach for the stars, he’s already touched the sky
emotions fill the air
ohoho oohhhh
something’s come over me
at the end of the game
when the clock ticks away with speed
he’s the one they trust with the games in his hands
he leads his team, and everything goes as planned
the final score doesn’t matter, I’ve already won
because I am the champion
because he’s my son
[refrain]
the field, the field
when your heart is on the field
the field, the field
when your heart is on the field
Speechless.
Video after the jump.
H/T to (@PhillyFritzy)
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.