A Song For Mama
Boyz II Men Lyrics


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You taught me everything
And everything you've given me
I'll always keep it inside
You're the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn't anything
Or anyone that I could be
And it just wouldn't feel right
If I didn't have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me
When skies were gray
Whenever I was down
You were always there to comfort me

And no one else can be
What you have been to me, you will always be
You will always be the girl
In my life for all times

Mama, mama, you know I love you
(You know I love you)
Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart
Your love is like tears from the stars, yes, it is
Mama, I just want you to know, lovin' you is like food to my soul
Yes it is, yes it is, oh, yes it is, yes it is, yes it is, oh

You're always there for me
Have always been around for me, even when I was bad
You showed me right from my wrong
Yes, you did

And you took up for me
When everyone was downin' me
You always did understand
You gave me strength to go on

There were so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid
And then you'd come to me and say to me
I could face anything

And no one else can do
What you have done for me
You'll always be, you will always be
The girl in my life, ooh, oh

Mama, mama, you know I love you
(You know I love you, you know I love you)
Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart (you are)
Your love is like tears from the stars
(Your love is like tears from the stars)
Mama, I just want you to know (ooh, mama I just want you to know)
Lovin' you is like food to my soul

Never gonna go a day without you
Fills me up just thinkin' about you
I'll never go a day without my mama

Mama, mama, you know I love you
Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart (the queen of my heart)
Your love is like tears from the stars
(Your love is like tears from the stars)
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul





Lovin' you is like food to my soul, oh yeah
You are the food to my soul, yes, you are

Overall Meaning

The song "A Song For Mama" by Boyz II Men is a beautiful tribute to a mother's love and the profound impact it leaves on her children. The lyrics express gratitude for all the things a mother does for her child, from teaching and caring for them, to providing comfort and strength during difficult times. The mother figure is praised as the "driving force" in the child's life, and the person who helped shape them into the person they are today.


The song speaks to the universality of a mother's love, which transcends age, time, and distance. It acknowledges the sacrifices and unconditional love that mothers give to their children, which the child recognizes and appreciates. The metaphor of a mother's love being like "food" to the soul suggests that it is essential for the child's well-being, just as food is necessary for the body's survival. The song is a testament to the deep bond between a mother and her child, which is unshakable and everlasting.


Line by Line Meaning

You taught me everything
You have taught me everything that I know in life


And everything you've given me
You have given me everything in life that I need


I'll always keep it inside
I will always keep the things you have taught me close to my heart


You're the driving force in my life, yeah
You are the reason behind everything I do in life


There isn't anything
There is nothing in this world


Or anyone that I could be
Or anyone else in this world that I could be


And it just wouldn't feel right
And it wouldn't feel right at all


If I didn't have you by my side
If I didn't have you by my side supporting me


You were there for me to love and care for me
You were always there to love and care for me


When skies were gray
During the difficult, sad times


Whenever I was down
Whenever I was feeling sad


You were always there to comfort me
You were always there to give me comfort and strength


And no one else can be
No one else in this world can be


What you have been to me, you will always be
What you have been to me in the past, you will always be in the future


You will always be the girl
You will always be the most important person in my life


In my life for all times
You will always be in my life forever


Mama, mama, you know I love you (You know I love you)
Mom, you know that I love you


Mama, mama, you're the queen of my heart
You are the most important person in my life, Mom


Your love is like tears from the stars, yes, it is
Your love is shining and pure like stars shining in the sky


Mama, I just want you to know, lovin' you is like food to my soul
Mom, I just want you to know that loving you fills me up and nourishes my soul


You're always there for me
You are always there for me no matter what


Have always been around for me, even when I was bad
You have always been there for me even during my bad times


You showed me right from my wrong
You have taught me to differentiate between right and wrong


And you took up for me
You always stood up for me


When everyone was downin' me
During times when others were criticizing me


You always did understand
You have always understood me no matter what


You gave me strength to go on
You provided me strength to keep going and face the challenges of life


There were so many times
There were many moments


Looking back when I was so afraid
When I was scared and fearful


And then you'd come to me and say to me
And then you would come to me and say


I could face anything
I could overcome any obstacle or challenge


And no one else can do
No one else in this world can do


What you have done for me
What you have done for me in life


You'll always be, you will always be
You will always be, forever


The girl in my life, ooh, oh
The most important person in my life, Oh!


Never gonna go a day without you
I am never going to go a day without thinking about you


Fills me up just thinkin' about you
Just thinking about you, fills me up with love and warmth


I'll never go a day without my mama
I will never go a day without thinking about my Mother


Lovin' you is like food to my soul
Loving you nourishes the very depths of my soul


You are the food to my soul, yes, you are
You, Mom, are the one who nurtures my soul and heart




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds

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