Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come in 2002. The tracks "The Remedy" and "You And I Both" became his first big hits the following year. His second album, Mr. A-Z, released in 2005, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold over one hundred thousand copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts.
In April 2012 Mraz released his fourth studio album, Love is a Four Letter Word. The album was received with favourable reviews and debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and UK Album Charts. The album sold 102,000 copies in it's first week in the US, his best sales week to date.
Mraz’s international breakthrough came with the release of lead single from We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. titled “I’m Yours”. The single peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Mraz his first top ten single. The song was a huge commercial success in the US with it receiving a triple-Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over three million. The song was successful internationally and topped the charts in New Zealand and Norway and peaking in the top ten of multiple international charts.
Mraz was engaged to singer/songwriter and long-time close friend Tristan Prettyman. On June 7, 2011, Mraz said in an interview with the Daily Beast that he and Prettyman were no longer engaged.
Mraz lives a health-conscious lifestyle and enjoys eating mostly raw vegan foods. He owns an avocado farm in Bonsall in Northern San Diego County.
What Mama Say
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
Wash your face, use some soap
Clean your dishes, chew your food
Don't talk back and don't be rude
Take your shoes off at the door
Don't track no mud along that floor
Don't forget to take the garbage out
Don't want no excuses anymore
Call your sister, cut the grass
Think you're smart? Not so fast
Take your fingers off the remote control
Because mama's watching that
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Put out the cat and praise the Lord
It wouldn't hurt you to go to church
Any once in awhile, just get going
What mama say is what I'm gonna do
Mama said that I should settle down with a girl like you
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I wanna do
I'm gonna give you all my lovin' and make you a mama too
Baby, that's what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna make you a mama too
La, la, da, da, da, da
Whatever mama say you best do
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
I won't lean back in my chair
Will not run down the stairs
And in case of emergency
I'll wear some fresh underwear
I'll keep it callin' when it's in need of repair
I'm gonna get myself a job but I won't cut my hair
"I beg your pardon?", That's what my mama say
"Boy, don't get smart and don't talk to me that way
Who do you think you are, boy? You better behave"
She said, "I gave you life, child, I can take it away"
What mama say is what I'm gonna do
Mama said, "I should be with a girl like you"
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I wanna do
I'm gonna give you all my lovin' and make you a mama too
Sugar, that's what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna make you a mama too
That's what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna make you a mama too
La, la, da, da, da, da
Whatever mama say you best do
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
The song "What Mama Say" by Jason Mraz is a lighthearted and catchy tribute to the influence that our mothers have on our lives. The song starts off with a repetitive chorus that emphasizes the importance of listening to our mothers and following their advice. The verses then list various tasks that our mothers might expect us to do, such as washing our faces, cleaning our dishes, and going to church. The verses also touch on the various lessons that our mothers might teach us, such as not talking back, being polite, and working hard.
The song not only highlights the importance of motherly advice, but it also touches on the humorous side of motherly demands. The lyrics indicate that mothers have expectations for how we should live our lives and the things we should do to be responsible individuals. Even simple things like not leaning back in our chairs or wearing fresh underwear become important lessons that we must follow.
Overall, "What Mama Say" is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates the positive influence that our mothers have on our lives. It encourages us to listen to our mothers and follow their advice, as they have our best interests at heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever mama say you best do it
Listen to and obey your mother's instructions
Wash your face, use some soap
Maintain good hygiene by cleaning your face with soap
Make your bed, fold your clothes
Be organized by making your bed and properly folding your clothes
Clean your dishes, chew your food
Practice cleanliness by washing dishes and properly chewing food
Don't talk back and don't be rude
Show respect by not talking back and avoiding rude behavior
Take your shoes off at the door
Keep the home clean by removing shoes before entering
Don't track no mud along that floor
Avoid making a mess by not tracking mud on the floor
Don't forget to take the garbage out
Remember to take the garbage out as needed
Don't want no excuses anymore
Avoid making excuses for not doing what needs to be done
Call your sister, cut the grass
Complete assigned tasks like calling your sister and cutting the grass
Think you're smart? Not so fast
Don't be too proud, there is always more to learn
Take your fingers off the remote control
Turn off the TV and focus on other things
Because mama's watching that
Because your mom is monitoring your activities
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Complete more tasks like washing dishes and feeding the dog
Put out the cat and praise the Lord
Take care of pets and practice gratitude
It wouldn't hurt you to go to church
Attending religious services is a good idea
Any once in awhile, just get going
Don't procrastinate, take action and get started
What mama say is what I'm gonna do
I will follow my mother's instructions
Mama said that I should settle down with a girl like you
My mother approves of my relationship with you
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I wanna do
I am motivated to work hard and achieve my goals
I'm gonna give you all my lovin' and make you a mama too
I want to have a family with you and give you all my love
I won't lean back in my chair
I won't slouch in my chair
Will not run down the stairs
I won't rush down the stairs
And in case of emergency
If there is an emergency situation
I'll wear some fresh underwear
I will wear clean and fresh underwear
I'll keep it callin' when it's in need of repair
I will take care of things that need repair
I'm gonna get myself a job but I won't cut my hair
I will look for work, but won't sacrifice my long hair
"I beg your pardon?", That's what my mama say
My mother asks me to repeat myself if I say something inappropriate
"Boy, don't get smart and don't talk to me that way
Don't use cheeky or disrespectful language with me
Who do you think you are, boy? You better behave"
Don't get too cocky, be respectful and well-behaved
She said, "I gave you life, child, I can take it away"
My mother reminds me that she has the power to make decisions in my life
Mama said, "I should be with a girl like you"
My mother thinks you're a good partner for me
Sugar, that's what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna make you a mama too
I want to start a family with you and make you a mother
Whatever mama say you best do
Listen to and obey your mother's instructions
Whatever mama say
Follow your mother's guidance
You better listen to your mama
Respect and obey your mother
Contributed by Leah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josefinaperez8579
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
Go wash your face and use some soap
Make your bed, and fold your clothes
Do your dishes, chew your food
Don’t talk back, and don’t be rude
Take your shoes off at the door
Don’t track no mud along this floor
Don’t forget take the garbage out
Don’t want no excuses anymore
Hug your sister, cut the grass
Think your smart, not so fast
Take your fingers off the remote control
Because mama’s watching that
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Put out the cat, and praise the Lord
It wouldn’t hurt you to go to church
Every once in awhile
I’m just doin’ what my mama says
I’m gonna do…
Mama said I should settle down with a girl like you
I’m gonna work real hard, it’s what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna give you all my love
And then make you a mama too!
Sugar that’s what I’m gonna doooo
I’m gonna make you a mama too
Lala lalalalalala
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
I don’t lean back in my chair,
Will not run down the stairs
And in case of emergency, I’ll wear some fresh underwear
I’ll take the car in, when it’s in need of repair
I’m gonna get myself a job
But I won’t cut my hair
I beg your pardon, that’s what my mama say
Boy don’t get smart and don’t talk to me that way
Who do you think you are, you better behave
“I gave you life, child I can take it away!”
Hey what mama say
I’m a gonna do…
Mama said that I should settle down with a girl like you
I’m gonna work real hard, it’s what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna give you all my love
And then make you a mama too!
Sugar, that’s what I’m a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
That’s what I’m a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
That’s what I’m a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
Lalalala Lalalala
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama!
@aindrea6115
Laa Lalalala
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
Go wash your face and use some soap
Make your bed, and fold your clothes
Do your dishes, chew your food
Dont talk back, and dont be rude
Take your shoes off at the door
Dont track no mud along this floor
Dont forget take the garbage out
Dont want no excuses anymore
Hug your sister, cut the grass
Think your smart, not so fast
Take your fingers off the remote control
Because mamas watching that
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Put out the cat, and praise the Lord
It wouldnt hurt you to go to church
Every once in awhile
Im just doin what my mama says
Im gonna do
Mama said I should settle down with a girl like you
Im gonna work real hard, its what Im gonna do
Im gonna give you all my love
And then make you a mama too!
Sugar thats what Im gonna doooo
Im gonna make you a mama too
Lala lalalalalala
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama
I dont lean back in my chair,
Will not run down the stairs
And in case of emergency, Ill wear some fresh underwear
Ill take the car in, when its in need of repair
Im gonna get myself a job
But I wont cut my hair
I beg your pardon, thats what my mama say
Boy dont get smart and dont talk to me that way
Who do you think you are, you better behave
I gave you life, child I can take it away!
Hey what mama say
Im a gonna do
Mama said that I should settle down with a girl like you
Im gonna work real hard, its what Im gonna do
Im gonna give you all my love
And then make you a mama too!
Sugar, thats what Im a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
Thats what Im a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
Thats what Im a gonna doooo
Gonna make you a mama too.
Lalalala Lalalala
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say you best do it
Whatever mama say, you better listen to your mama!
@yjyj1526
"What Mama Say"
(La la da da da da...)
Whatever mama say
You best do it
Whatever mama say
You best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
Wash your face, use some soap
Make your bed, fold your clothes
Clean your dishes, chew your food
Don't talk back and don't be rude
Take your shoes off at the door,
Don't track no mud along that floor
Don't forget to take the garbage out
Don't want no excuses anymore
Call your sister, cut the grass
Think you're smart? Not so fast
Take your fingers off the remote control because Mama's watching that
Do the dishes, feed the dog
Put out the cat and praise the Lord
It wouldn't hurt you to go to church any once in awhile, just get going
What mama say is what I'm gonna do
Mama said that I should settle down with a girl like you
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I wanna do
I'm gonna give you all my lovin' and make you a mama too
Baby, that's what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna make you a mama too
(La la da da da da...)
Whatever mama say
You best do
Whatever mama say
You best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
I won't lean back in my chair
Will not run down the stairs
And in case of emergency I'll wear some fresh underwear
I'll keep it callin' when it's in need of repair
I'm gonna get myself a job but I won't cut my hair
"I beg your pardon?" that's what my mama say
"Boy don't get smart and don't talk to me that way!
Who do you think you are, boy? You better behave"
She said "I gave you life, child, I can take it away!"
What mama say
Is what I'm gonna do
Mama said I should be with a girl like you
I'm gonna work real hard, it's what I wanna do
I'm gonna give you all my lovin' and make you a mama too
Sugar, that's what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna make you a mama too
That's what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna make you a mama too
(La la da da da da...)
Whatever mama say
You best do it
Whatever mama say
You best do it
Whatever mama say
You better listen to your mama
@ethteck
This song seems so innocent at first, but then he adds some zing with "That's what I'm a gonna do. I'm gonna make you a mama too." I just love that.
@Getlostray
thank god i listened to your music since 2006
and still jazzin with mrazzin
@mayetescobido
I just love jason mraz music! Makes a lot of sense!
@HiGuy1236
"I'll get myself a Job but I won't cut my hair." -- love this line
@stephanieyeshuaislife7236
Real nice sounding song, creative lyrics ....... and I'm glad the guy didn't cut his hair!
@mrsfwills
Nice! I really enjoyed this!
@annsander
Great song .. His voice can fly ....love , freedom and peace ann sander
@supcomtabz
I love the intro... totally Jason.
@scottdowney4103
Is this Bossa Nova-style music?
My Mama wants to know.
Great stuff.
@wakasabi01
i love jason mraz!!...he's a very laid back musical genius!..