Mama Said
Hello Desperado Lyrics


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Sometimes
I wish I had a hair line like Drake
But If it's fake, money make it look good
I Wouldn't
Shake the world
A bit, nah
Sometimes
I splurge a little too much
To the point where I compensate for
For a little too much
Sometimes
I wish I could get a call
Just to see if
I'm alright
But it's alright
Sometimes
I wish I asked for some help
Instead of being in my head
My pride on the shelf
Sometimes
I wish I could be the best that I can be
Just wanna be perfect for all to see
Cause we got insecurities
That the man in the mirror gets to see
Just trynna see where I be
Sometimes
I wish you could tell me you loved me
But you dub me
But your actions scream differently
But I ain't got time for that
Time for that
Cause
Mama said
Dont be the same as yesterday
Tik Tok
No more time in your game
Lofi for the Pain
It gets a lil draining
Drip Drop
I aint crying it's the rain
Mama said
Dont be the same as yesterday
Tik Tok
No more time in your game
Lofi for the Pain
It gets a lil draining
Drip Drop
I aint crying it's the rain
Twinkle Twinkle
I'm going far
Im a piece of art
That wont be appreciated
Until I'm gone
But life goes on
And this is for real
Candy-coated raindrops
My soul For Real
But she love soulection
Not that music about the techs
And
I'm right here
Waiting
Now my heart is racing (Raising)
Canes
Got the mouth piece
That puts me in my own lane
I’m black and smooth like a hockey puck
With the pinstripe in sight
Volunteer my hours and time
Like a pinstripe
But this seersucker suit
Got me
Feeling some type of way
Fresh fade
Make your dame
Just
Lay up
With me
But with me
I aint a 0
But i aint a hero
Don't save em
Her friends want a lil pic
I don't save em
They say
Preach the same message everyday
But what happens when
You lose your faith
Cause
Mama said
Dont be the same as yesterday
Tik Tok
No more time in your game
Lofi for the Pain
It gets a lil draining
Drip Drop
I aint crying it's the rain
Mama said
Dont be the same as yesterday
Tik Tok
No more time in your game
Lofi for the Pain
It gets a lil draining




Drip Drop
I aint crying it's the rain

Overall Meaning

In the song "Mama Said" by Hello Desperado, the lyrics delve into the struggles and insecurities that the artist faces in his life. The opening lines convey a desire to have the confidence and self-assurance of someone like Drake, even if it means faking it a little bit. This speaks to the pressure to appear successful and put together in a world where money and image often go hand in hand.


The next verse explores the artist's tendency to splurge and overindulge, using material possessions as a way to compensate for something lacking within themselves. It highlights the need for validation and the pursuit of external recognition. The following lines express the longing for someone to reach out and check on the artist's well-being, indicating a sense of isolation and the urge for connection.


The lyrics also touch on the artist's struggle with asking for help, choosing to keep their pride aside and seeking support instead. This reveals a vulnerability and the desire to overcome personal obstacles. Furthermore, the artist yearns to be the best version of themselves, striving for perfection and acknowledgement from others. This showcases the existence of insecurities that are only visible to the artist when looking in the mirror.


The chorus "Mama said, Don't be the same as yesterday, Tik Tok, No more time in your game, Lofi for the Pain, It gets a lil draining, Drip Drop, I ain't crying it's the rain" emphasizes the idea of personal growth and change. It suggests that time is running out, and it's necessary to break out of old patterns and find ways to cope with emotional pain. The mention of lo-fi music and the rain seems to symbolize finding solace and comfort in soothing sounds and natural elements.


Overall, "Mama Said" reflects on the artist's internal struggles, the pressure to conform to societal expectations, and the longing for love, validation, and personal growth. It serves as a cathartic expression of the artist's thoughts and emotions, encapsulating the complexities of their journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I wish I had a hair line like Drake
Occasionally, I desire to possess a hairline as impressive as Drake's


But If it's fake, money make it look good
However, even if it's artificial, money has the ability to make it appear appealing


I Wouldn't Shake the world, A bit, nah
I wouldn't disrupt the world in any significant way


Sometimes I splurge a little too much
At times, I spend excessively without restraint


To the point where I compensate for, For a little too much
To the extent that I make up for my excessive spending habits


Sometimes I wish I could get a call, Just to see if I'm alright
Occasionally, I desire to receive a phone call simply to check on my well-being


But it's alright
However, it is acceptable as it is


Sometimes I wish I asked for some help
At times, I wish I had sought assistance


Instead of being in my head, My pride on the shelf
Rather than being trapped in my thoughts, I should have set aside my pride


Sometimes I wish I could be the best that I can be
Occasionally, I desire to reach my maximum potential


Just wanna be perfect for all to see
I simply want to be flawless in the eyes of others


Cause we got insecurities
Because we all have our own vulnerabilities


That the man in the mirror gets to see
Which the person reflected in the mirror is privy to


Just trynna see where I be
I'm just attempting to determine my current position in life


Sometimes I wish you could tell me you loved me
At times, I wish you would express your love for me


But you dub me, But your actions scream differently
However, you disregard me, yet your behavior implies otherwise


But I ain't got time for that, Time for that
But I do not have the patience or interest to deal with that


Mama said, Dont be the same as yesterday
My mother advised me not to remain stagnant and unchanged from the previous day


Tik Tok, No more time in your game
Time is running out, there is no longer an opportunity for your games


Lofi for the Pain, It gets a lil draining
Listening to lofi music to alleviate the pain, but it becomes a bit exhausting


Drip Drop, I aint crying it's the rain
As tears fall from my eyes, I assure you, it is due to the rain


Twinkle Twinkle, I'm going far
Like the twinkling stars, I am destined to achieve great success


Im a piece of art, That wont be appreciated Until I'm gone
I am a work of art that will not be fully valued until after my departure


But life goes on, And this is for real
However, life continues, and this is the reality I face


Candy-coated raindrops, My soul For Real
Sweet and deceptive raindrops represent my genuine soul


But she love soulection, Not that music about the techs
She appreciates soulful music, not the tunes focused on materialistic matters


And I'm right here, Waiting, Now my heart is racing (Raising)
I am present, patiently waiting, and now my heart is filled with anticipation


Canes, Got the mouth piece, That puts me in my own lane
I possess the articulate ability to stand out and distinguish myself


I’m black and smooth like a hockey puck, With the pinstripe in sight
I am sleek and dark like a hockey puck, with the distinctive pinstripe visible


Volunteer my hours and time, Like a pinstripe
I dedicate my time and effort willingly, just like the pinstripe is a deliberate choice


But this seersucker suit, Got me Feeling some type of way
However, wearing this seersucker suit, it invokes a certain indescribable emotion within me


Fresh fade, Make your dame, Just Lay up
With a stylish haircut, I can attract your lady and enjoy a relaxed and comfortable time together


With me, I aint a 0, But i aint a hero, Don't save em
Being with me is not mediocre, but I am not a hero either, so there's no need to rescue anyone


Her friends want a lil pic, I don't save em
Her acquaintances desire a small photograph, but I do not retain them


They say, Preach the same message everyday
People often claim that I repeat the same message daily


But what happens when, You lose your faith
However, what occurs when you begin to doubt and lose your faith


Mama said, Dont be the same as yesterday
As advised by my mother, I must not remain identical to who I was yesterday


Tik Tok, No more time in your game
Time is running out, there is no longer space for your manipulative tactics


Lofi for the Pain, It gets a lil draining
Seeking solace in lofi music to alleviate the pain, but it becomes somewhat tiresome


Drip Drop, I aint crying it's the rain
As tears trickle down, it is not due to sadness, but caused by the raindrops




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Exceleration Music Partners, LLC
Written by: Mi'ckel Swain-Johnson

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