1. Ambrosia was… Read Full Bio ↴Ambrosia has been the name of at least five artists:
1. Ambrosia was a California, United States band formed by David Pack (guitars, vocals), Christopher North (keyboards), Burleigh Drummond (drums) and Joe Puerta (bass, vocals). On their self-titled LP in 1974, they blended quirky progressive rock with lush harmonies and scored hits with the offbeat song Nice, Nice, Very Nice and the ballad Holdin' on to Yesterday. Their subsequent albums focussed more and more on the pop ballads and less and less on the progressive elements, and while they had some success with singles, they called it quits after 1982's Road Island. Ambrosia re-formed in the late 90s and continue to tour and enterain their fans. A live CD Live at the Galaxy was released in 2002, and they are currently recording a new studio album that long time fans are hoping will be released in 2009.
2. Ambrosia was a Latvian hardcore punk band formed in Valmiera, Latvia in 2005.
The band has toured around Latvia and Estonia and became one of the best-known newcomers to the Latvian hardcore scene. Their music is also included on music compilation Latvian Hardcore Punk Volume 5.
Ambrosia split up in September 2011 and played one-off reunion show in July 2014.
Final lineup:
Andrejs Irbēns (Āres) - vocals;
Jānis Osis (Nuvo, Skyforger) - guitars, backing vocals (formerly vocals);
Rūdolfs Rūtenbergs - guitars;
Uldis Andersons - bass;
Miks Riekstiņš (IndyGo) - drums.
Former members:
Arnis Āboliņš - bass;
Jurģis Priedītis (Age of Stones) - bass.
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3. Ambrosia was formed in summer 2008 by Adnan Čikotić and Hana Hadžajlić, who wanted to play brutal death metal. Soon Adnan Muratović and Hana's brother joined the band. After few rehearsals Hana's brother left the band and we had to seek for another drummer. In a few months the band had changed few drummers who played on the concerts. Later Edin Čehović joined as a second guitar player, and Boris Uložnik replaced Hana.
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4. Ambrosia is an emo metal and hardcore band from Prague, Czech Republic.
http://www.dobrynapad.cz/ambrosia
5. Ambrosia is an American duo consisting of Katherine Dohan and David Greenberg.
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Mama Don't Understand
Ambrosia Lyrics
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She's impossible to the core
Now she says that she's gettin' married
He's a friend of a friend of the boy next door
He's got all of the best intentions
Half of a school degree
When he does his song and dancin'
She needs a change, she wants a life
Where she can grow and they can thrive
Some kind of space of her own
A different view, another slant
Another way, another chance
To get on with her life
(Mama she don't understand)
Mama she don't
She don't even know
She don't know
She don't understand
She's gotta know
If she can cut life on her own
But like the man says
"You can never go home again"
You gotta come see the new place
Mom, you're gonna feel right at home
Could you just front that deposit
Mama, we'll pay you back when the welfare check comes
Nothin's gone as expected
No one knows all the trouble we've seen
But we'll pull ourselves together
It's the two of us now, of course, baby makes three
A little luck, an even break
We'll find a way to have our cake
And even eat a piece or two
We'll show you how
We're winnin' now
We'll live it up
Can't keep 'em down
She don't understand me
Don't understand me
So mama, please understand
(Mama, please understand)
If it's possible, we implore
Could we just move in these few things
We won't get in the way and we'll sleep on the floor
'cause, times have been getting tougher
(Times have been getting tough)
It's an unfriendly world outside
They say things will pick up by summer
Can we borrow the car, will you watch little Clyde
Thanks a lot
Mama don't understand
Mama don't understand me
Mama don't understand
Mama don't understand me
(Mama don't understand me)
(Mama don't understand me, no)
Mama don't understand
She don't understand me
(Mama don't understand me)
(Mama, she don't understand me, yeah)
The lyrics to Ambrosia's Mama Don't Understand appear to be about a young adult's frustration with their mother's lack of understanding and support for their choices. The singer wants to break free and create their own life, but their mother seems to hold them back.
The lines "She needs a change, she wants a life, Where she can grow and they can thrive, Some kind of space of her own" suggest that the singer feels suffocated by their current living situation and wants more autonomy. However, the mother seems resistant, as shown by her insistence that the singer and their partner pay a deposit to move in with her.
The scene painted is one of struggle, as the singer seeks their own path while dealing with financial difficulties and an uncertain future. They seem hopeful though, as evidenced by the line "We'll find a way to have our cake, And even eat a piece or two."
Overall, the song explores the tension between the desire for independence and the emotional pull of family ties. It highlights how difficult it can be to strike out on one's own, especially when faced with a lack of support from loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
My mama don't understand
My mother doesn't comprehend my situation
She's impossible to the core
She is deeply set in her ways and beliefs
Now she says that she's gettin' married
She has announced that she is getting married
He's a friend of a friend of the boy next door
The man she is marrying is an acquaintance of someone she knows well
He's got all of the best intentions
He has good intentions
Half of a school degree
He doesn't have a completed college education
When he does his song and dancin'
When he puts on a show
They know they can be happy as the shows on TV
They believe they can be as happy as those on television
She needs a change, she wants a life
She desires a different lifestyle
Where she can grow and they can thrive
She wants to flourish in a new environment with her partner
Some kind of space of her own
She needs her own personal space
A different view, another slant
She desires a new perspective and approach to life
Another way, another chance
She wants to start a new life with a new opportunity
To get on with her life
She wants to move forward with her life
(Mama she don't understand)
(Mother, she doesn't understand)
Mama she don't
She really doesn't
She don't even know
She is unaware
She don't know
She truly has no idea
She don't understand
She cannot comprehend
She's gotta know
She needs to understand
If she can cut life on her own
If she can live independently
But like the man says
As the saying goes
"You can never go home again"
"You can never return to the past"
You gotta come see the new place
You need to come visit our new home
Mom, you're gonna feel right at home
Mother, you will feel comfortable here
Could you just front that deposit
Can you loan us the money for the initial payment?
Mama, we'll pay you back when the welfare check comes
We will pay you when we receive our government assistance money
Nothin's gone as expected
Everything has been unpredictable and different than planned
No one knows all the trouble we've seen
No one fully comprehends the struggles we have faced
But we'll pull ourselves together
We will regroup and move on
It's the two of us now, of course, baby makes three
It's just us two, plus our child on the way
A little luck, an even break
A small amount of good fortune and a chance for success
We'll find a way to have our cake
We will figure out how to attain our desires
And even eat a piece or two
We will still enjoy the small things in life
We'll show you how
We will demonstrate and prove our points
We're winnin' now
We are experiencing success at this moment
We'll live it up
We will enjoy life to its fullest
Can't keep 'em down
We won't be held back
Mama, please understand
Mother, we need you to comprehend our situation
(Mama, please understand)
(Mother, please understand)
If it's possible, we implore
If it is feasible, we beg
Could we just move in these few things
Can we bring in just a few of our belongings
We won't get in the way and we'll sleep on the floor
We won't interfere and we will make do with the limited space
'cause, times have been getting tougher
Times are becoming more difficult
(Times have been getting tough)
(Times have been challenging)
It's an unfriendly world outside
The world can be hostile and unpleasant
They say things will pick up by summer
People believe things will improve during the summer months
Can we borrow the car, will you watch little Clyde
Can we borrow your car, and will you take care of our child?
Thanks a lot
Thank you very much
Mama don't understand
Mother cannot comprehend
Mama, she don't understand me
Mother does not understand my situation
(Mama don't understand me)
(Mother cannot comprehend me)
(Mama, she don't understand me, yeah)
(Mother cannot comprehend me, yes)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID PACK, DAVID ROBERT PACK, JOSEPH PUERTA
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