Mama I'm Sorry
Brenda Lyrics


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Mama I'm sorry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I won't be the same again
Mama I've learned a lesson

All these years
I've been bad to you
I never thought I'll see you again
Mama I've learned a lesson

Mama you wont weep again
I won't hurt you no more ( weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more

Mama I'm sorry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I won't be the same again
Mama I've learned a lesson

All these years
I've been bad to you
I never thought I'll see you again
Mama I've learned a lesson

Mama you wont weep again
I won't hurt you no more ( weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more

Mama I'm sorry
I didn't mean to hurt you
I won't be the same again
Mama I've learned a lesson

All these years
I've been bad to you
I never thought I'll see you again
Mama I've learned a lesson

Mama you wont weep again
I won't hurt you no more ( weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)




Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)

Overall Meaning

The song "Mama I'm Sorry" by Brenda is a heartfelt apology to a mother from her child. The lyrics express deep regret and a desire to make amends for past wrongs. The opening line, "Mama I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you," sets the tone for the entire song. The singer acknowledges that she has been bad to her mother and never expected to see her again. However, she has learned a lesson and promises to be better in the future.


The repeated refrain, "Mama you won't weep again, I won't hurt you no more" emphasizes the singer's commitment to change her ways and make things right. The use of the word "weep" instead of "cry" adds an extra layer of emotion to the lyrics, suggesting that the mother's pain runs deep. The singer speaks directly to her mother, using the term "Mama" repeatedly, which adds a personal touch to the song.


Overall, "Mama I'm Sorry" is a moving tribute to the love between a mother and child, and the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation. The lyrics express a sincere desire to make things right and rebuild a relationship that has been damaged over time.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama I'm sorry
I apologize to you, mother


I didn't mean to hurt you
I never intended to cause you pain


I won't be the same again
I will change for the better


Mama I've learned a lesson
I have gained wisdom from my mistakes


All these years
Throughout my entire life


I've been bad to you
I have treated you poorly


I never thought I'll see you again
I didn't expect to have the opportunity to make things right


Mama you wont weep again
You will not have to cry anymore


I won't hurt you no more ( weep no more)
I will not cause you pain or sadness anymore


Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
You will no longer have tears in your eyes, mother


I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
I will no longer cause you any harm or hurt, mother


Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
Your eyes won't shed tears anymore, mother


I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
I promise to not cause you any more pain or sadness, mother


Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
There will be no more tears in your eyes, mother


I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
I will not cause you any pain or sadness anymore, mother


Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
You will not have to cry again, mother


I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
I will no longer cause you any pain or sadness, mother


Mama you won't weep again (oh mama)
You will not have tears in your eyes anymore, mother


I won't hurt you no more (weep no more)
I promise not to cause you pain or sadness anymore, mother




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