Ma Ma
Gyptian Lyrics

Oh yeah, na na na na yea, oh Mama,
Gyptian starts the song by calling out to his mother and expressing his love for her.

Mama don't cry,
Gyptian's mother is frequently upset and crying, and he urges her not to cry anymore.

Mama don't cry no more, Oh better days are there for sure
Gyptian reassures his mother that their situation will improve and that good times are ahead.

Wipe those tears from your eyes
Gyptian encourages his mother to stop crying and to try to be happy.

I will bear the hunger, we poor
Gyptian promises to take care of himself and his family, even though they are poor and often go hungry.

Mama, there's so many times we go through days without food to eat
Gyptian highlights how often they go without food, which causes his mother to cry.

Mama, there's so many nights we sleep in a bundle like a flock of sheep
Gyptian describes how they sleep together in one bed, huddled up closely together like a flock of sheep.

Mama, I know what it feels like to have a holey shoes on my feet
Gyptian has experienced not having proper shoes, and he wants his mother to know that he understands their difficult situation.

I admire the time you stood by me through all of the bad times
Gyptian expresses his gratitude and admiration for his mother being there for him through the tough times.

Mama, scold me when I done wrong and said 'Gyptian, don't want you to travel in the wrong direction.'
Gyptian remembers his mother guiding him and giving him advice, even if it meant scolding him at times.

I wish every mother in the world was just like you
Gyptian admires his mother so much that he wishes all mothers were like her.

Your loving is so kind, Oh yes my Mama Your loving is so true
Gyptian loves his mother's kind and faithful nature.

Mama you are, the one, that make me to become the man I am today
Gyptian recognizes that his mother played a big part in shaping who he is today as a person.

Mama you are the one, you showed me sometimes The sky is blue and sometimes gray
Gyptian remembers his mother teaching him about the ups and downs of life, which includes both sunny and grey days.

Mama you are, I cant find words to say But I know that you are the one to give me true loving everyday
Gyptian struggles to put into words how much he loves his mother, but he knows she always gives him true love every day.