Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
A Song For Mama
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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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
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
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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