Hey mama
Great Caesar Lyrics
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So I can hold your hands up to my face
You know I'm ill at ease
And I could use some warmth inside this place
Mama I've got a plan
I'm gonna be a man and make this right
Now won't you take my hand
And promise that you'll think of me tonight
And I want to be where a boy can be free
But I got time I owe the state
And I don't think that I can wait
Don't turn your eyes from me
I know these walls, they always make you cry
But Ma, I gotta see
You look at me before we say goodbye
I want to go back to my home
And I want to be where a boy can be free
But I got time I owe the state
And I don't think that I can wait
Hey Mama, it's good to see you
And I'm gonna need you to pray for your son
'Cause Mama, I really miss you
And I promise the disappointment is done
I want to go back to my home
And I want to be where a boy can be free
But I got time I owe the state
And I don't think that I can wait
I want to go back to my home
And I want to be where a boy can be free
But I got time I owe the state
And I don't think that I can wait
The lyrics of Hey Mama by Great Caesar express the message of wanting to be free and go back to one's home. The song portrays a sense of longing to be back to a place of comfort and safety. The opening lines of the song indicate a need for physical closeness to someone for emotional support. The singer of the song seeks warmth and comfort, and turning to their mother for it appears to be the only solution.
The lyrics also hint at some unresolved issues in the singer’s life. He mentions having a plan to make things right and becoming a man, but it is not clear what exactly he is referring to. There is also a sense of urgency, with the singer not wanting to wait any longer to go back home. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has been incarcerated or has some legal trouble, as he owes time to the state.
Overall, the song Hey Mama is an emotional plea from someone who longs for freedom, home, and the comfort of their mother's love.
Line by Line Meaning
A little closer please
Asking for physical closeness to seek comfort and support
So I can hold your hands up to my face
Requesting for a physical touch that can calm and reassure
You know I'm ill at ease
Admitting to feeling uneasy or anxious
And I could use some warmth inside this place
Desiring emotional warmth and comfort amidst difficult circumstances
Mama I've got a plan
Sharing a plan of action with trust and honesty
I'm gonna be a man and make this right
Taking responsibility to change and make things better
Now won't you take my hand
Urging for support with a hopeful plea
And promise that you'll think of me tonight
Asking for assurance and comfort in being remembered
I want to go back to my home
Expressing a strong desire for a sense of belonging and familiarity
And I want to be where a boy can be free
Yearning for a place where one's identity and freedom are respected
But I got time I owe the state
Acknowledging one's current situation and obligations
And I don't think that I can wait
Feeling impatient to achieve one's goals and desires
Don't turn your eyes from me
Begging for attention and connection despite difficult circumstances
I know these walls, they always make you cry
Recognizing the pain and emotions that come with being separated and confined
But Ma, I gotta see
Explaining a strong need to reconnect and be with family
You look at me before we say goodbye
Asking for a moment of connection and memory before departing
Hey Mama, it's good to see you
Expressing joy and relief at being reunited with family
And I'm gonna need you to pray for your son
Requesting for spiritual support and guidance
Cause Mama, I really miss you
Expressing a deep emotional longing for one's mother
And I promise the disappointment is done
Making a commitment to change and not cause further disappointment
I want to go back to my home
Repeating the strong desire for a sense of belonging
And I want to be where a boy can be free
Reiterating the yearning for a place where one's identity and freedom are respected
But I got time I owe the state
Acknowledging one's current situation and obligations (repeated for emphasis)
And I don't think that I can wait
Feeling impatient to achieve one's goals and desires (repeated for emphasis)
Contributed by Kaylee I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vince Chotanak
Holy..this song is deep...I live far away from my mama for like 10+ years now,This song I can relate.Thank for this song!! keep up the good work bud!! one love.
independiente18
I love your music, this song is amazing! Keep up the great work!
Craig Allenby
Loving this song.
Carla Fredes
no se si lean esto, pero todas sus letras y videos me han llegado al corazón de una manera muy fuerte, desearia que todo el mundo conociera lo bueno que son
Raphael Garcia
Great Caesar's music always presents the most loving music vibes!
Tom Brisk
You guys are great - I really don't know how you don't have millions of views! (Btw I think the lead singer looks like a cooler version of Daniel Radcliffe...)
hypnhoe slowbro
Tom Brisk I know why lmfao
Giovanna Souza
This is so good <3
Rxmxtou
I'd like to thank Quantico for making me discover this gem 💕
kyren debrags
Ramatou A. same