Mamma Knows Best
Jessie J Lyrics


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Wow there is something going down
Like the storm in the sky
I ain't gonna be played by your behavior
How can I trust someone who's lying to me

So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
I said take your stuff and go
'Cause you're not for me, no

Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground

See I ain't no old rag doll
That you can pick up and drop
And all of this inconsistent love yeah
I think it's time that it S-T-O stops

So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
I said take your bags and go
'Cause you're not for me, no

Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground

Just be the best my Daddy said to me
Always use humour as your therapy
Don't ever take life too seriously,
Just do you 'cause you do you so perfectly

See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows

See Mamma knows best when times get hard
And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
See Mamma knows best when I feel down
To bring me up and always keep my feet on the ground

See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best




See Daddy Daddy knows best
See Mamma Mamma knows best

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jessie J's "Mamma Knows Best" convey a message of empowerment and self-worth. The singer is asserting herself and standing up to someone who is not treating her well, telling them to "bow out" and leave her life. She refuses to be treated like a disposable object and calls out the inconsistent love she has been receiving. The chorus emphasizes the importance of family in times of difficulty, with her mother and father providing support, guidance, and humor.


The song highlights the idea that sometimes the most important people in one's life are the ones closest to us, our family. Even when times get tough, they are always there to provide comfort and support. The lyrics also suggest that in order to overcome adversity, one must have a sense of humor and not take life too seriously. There is an overall sentiment of strength and resilience in the song, with a message that encourages self-love and independence.


Line by Line Meaning

Wow there is something going down
There is something important happening


Like the storm in the sky
Like a disturbance is happening


I ain't gonna be played by your behavior
I won’t tolerate your behavior


How can I trust someone who's lying to me
It's impossible to trust someone who lies


So bow out go now I said bow out and leave
Leave now and don’t come back


I said take your stuff and go
Take your belongings and leave


'Cause you're not for me, no
You are not the right person for me


Mamma knows best when times get hard
My mom knows best during difficult times


And Papa always has a joke to make me laugh
My dad can always make me laugh


See Mamma knows best when I feel down
My mom can help me when I'm upset


To bring me up and always keep my feet on solid ground
To make me feel better and keep me grounded


See I ain't no old rag doll
I'm not a toy that you can play with


That you can pick up and drop
That you can use whenever you feel like it


And all of this inconsistent love yeah
Your love is not consistent


I think it's time that it S-T-O stops
It's time for it to stop


Just be the best my Daddy said to me
My dad told me to be the best


Always use humour as your therapy
Use humor to feel better


Don't ever take life too seriously,
Don't take life too seriously


Just do you 'cause you do you so perfectly
Just be yourself because you are perfect


See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best


See Daddy Daddy knows best
My dad knows best


See Mamma knows
My mom knows


See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best


See Daddy Daddy knows best
My dad knows best


See Mamma Mamma knows best
My mom knows best




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ASHTON MILLARD, BABY ASH, JESSICA CORNISH

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her vocals are unreal

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Right!

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So true

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One of the most underated artist of all time.

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