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.
Song for Mama
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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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 can 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 (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
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 lyrics of Boyz II Men's song "Mama" are a touching tribute to the singer's mother. The song expresses gratitude for everything his mother has done for him and how much he loves her. The opening lines of "You taught me everything, everything you've given me, I'll always keep it inside" suggest that the singer has learned a great deal from his mother, more than just practical lessons but also emotional ones. He keeps everything that she has given him inside him, suggesting that her teachings and love have become a part of him. The line "You're the driving force in my life, yeah" further shows how important his mother is to him.
The second verse goes on to describe how his mother has always been there for him, even during tough times. "There were so many times, looking back when I was so afraid, and then you'd come to me and say to me, I can face anything" illustrates the support and comfort the singer received from his mother during difficult times. The chorus is a simple declaration of love for his mother, emphasizing that her love is like "tears from the stars", suggesting that her love is pure and magical. The line "loving you is like food to my soul" adds to the metaphor of love sustaining and nourishing the singer in a figurative sense.
Overall, the song "Mama" is a touching tribute to the unconditional love and support of a mother. The lyrics express gratitude and admiration for her wisdom, strength, and guidance throughout the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
You taught me everything
You imparted all your wisdom and knowledge to me
Everything you've given me
You have provided me with everything I have
I'll always keep it inside
I will always hold your teachings close to my heart
You're the driving force in my life, yeah
You are the main motivation and inspiration in my life
There isn't anything
There is nothing
Or anyone that I could be
I cannot be anyone else
And it just wouldn't feel right
It would not feel acceptable
If I didn't have you by my side
If you were not beside me
You were there for me to love and care for me
You cared for me and showed me love
When skies were gray
During difficult times
Whenever I was down
When I was feeling low
You were always there to comfort me
You were there to console me
And no one else can be
No one else is able to be
What you have been to me you will always be
You will always be what you have meant to me
You will always be the girl
You will always be the woman
In my life for all times
Forever in my life
Mama, Mama you know I love you
You know that I love you
(You know I love you)
Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heart
You are the most important person in my life
Your love is like tears from the stars, yes it is
Your love is remarkable and precious
Mama I just want you to know lovin' you is like food to my soul
Loving you is the greatest thing in my life
You're always there for me
You are consistently there for me
Have always been around for me even when I was bad
You have always been there, even during my bad moments
You showed me right from my wrong
You taught me good from bad
And you took up for me
You defended me
When everyone was downin' me
When others were criticizing me
You always did understand
You always knew how I felt
You gave me strength to go on
You gave me the courage to persevere
There were so many times
There were countless moments
Looking back when I was so afraid
Recalling times when I was very scared
And then you'd come to me and say to me
And then you would come to me and speak these words
I can face anything
I can overcome any challenge
And no one else can do
No one else is able to do
What you have done for me
What you have done for me
You'll always be, you will always be
You will always be
The girl in my life, ooh oh
The woman in my life
Never gonna go a day without you
I would never spend a day without you
Fills me up just thinkin' about you
Thinking about you brings me joy
I'll never go a day without my mama
I would never spend a day without my mother
Lovin' you is like food to my soul, oh yeah
Loving you is essential to my being
You are the food to my soul, yes you are
You complete me
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS
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@eleshaallen8784
I cry hard on this song and my mom is still living. I’m not ready to imagine my life without her
@laketriasharpless2382
Mee too
@mscoco7119
Me 3
@faradiana2
Life just a empty without parents...that 's i felt after the pass away last year
@isabellakindangen86
hope this will strengthen you the good news of God's promise in the Bible (Revelation 21:4) "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” @www.jw.org
@suzannedeeb84
Omg all the time
@abigailstewart4922
Lost my mom in 2022 it's been hard for me especially since I'm her only child but with God I'm making it especially on this day God is giving me the strength I thank God each day. Happy Mothers day to all the mothers out there. Guys love and appreciate y'all mothers
@milesaway2754
Im so sorry to hear that 😓😓 God bless you bro. I love you keep the faith alive
@abigailstewart4922
@@milesaway2754 thanks much 🙏🏾 💓
@merlyneliseo3429
I lost my mom this year too.