Mama Talk To Your Daughter
John Lee Hooker Lyrics


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Mamma mamma please talk to your daughter for me
Mamma mamma please talk to your daughter for me
She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be

I lay down last night and she called me in my dreams
I lay down last night and she called me in my dreams
I begin to wonder what does she want with me?
My mamma told me love will call again
My mamma told me love will call again
I'm in love with you baby and I just can't help myself

Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter
She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be

Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter

Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter
She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be

That girl I like the way she walk
that girl I like the way she talk
That girl I like the things she do
I'm telling you baby I'm watching you
You better watch yourself baby
I've got my eye on you

Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter
Mamma talk to your daughter




Mamma talk to your daughter
She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be

Overall Meaning

John Lee Hooker's "Mama Talk To Your Daughter" is a classic blues song that tells the story of a man who has fallen deeply in love with a woman and is having trouble controlling his feelings for her. He pleads with the woman's mother to talk to her on his behalf, as he is unable to resist her charms. The lyrics are filled with passion and longing, reflecting the intense emotions that the singer is feeling.


The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer asking the woman's mother to intervene and help him with his feelings for her daughter. He is clearly smitten with her, and the second verse shows that she is on his mind constantly, even invading his dreams. He is at a loss as to why she has such a hold over him, and wonders if she feels the same way.


The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with the singer once again pleading with the woman's mother to talk to her about his feelings. He is adamant that he will not leave her daughter alone, as he is completely infatuated with her. The final verse is a warning to the woman, letting her know that he is watching her every move and that she needs to be careful.


Overall, the lyrics of "Mama Talk To Your Daughter" are filled with raw emotion and show the vulnerability of a man who is deeply in love. The song has a timeless quality to it, and has been covered by many other artists over the years.


Line by Line Meaning

Mamma mamma please talk to your daughter for me
I am asking for help from your mother to talk to her daughter on my behalf


She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be
I am in love with her and I cannot leave her alone


I lay down last night and she called me in my dreams
I had a dream last night about her and wonder what she wants from me


My mamma told me love will call again
My mother informed me that love will come back to me again


I'm in love with you baby and I just can't help myself
I am deeply in love with you and I cannot control my feelings


That girl I like the way she walk
I am fond of the way she walks


that girl I like the way she talk
I like the way she speaks


That girl I like the things she do
I am attracted to the things she does


I'm telling you baby I'm watching you
I am observing you closely, baby


You better watch yourself baby
You must be careful and watch yourself, baby


She done made me love her and I ain't gonna leave her be
I am in love with her and I cannot leave her alone


Mamma talk to your daughter
I am asking for help from your mother to talk to her daughter on my behalf




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Comments from YouTube:

Beet Farmer

I love how at the end of this song, he almost sounds as if in the passion of his plea for the daughter... he starts gaining interest in the mom herself... classic blues.

Derek Cuthbert

A reason to love someone just to dance with them to this

Monsoon pain

Classic

Magdalena Betanzos

Se trata del blues más agresivo de la historia

Letisha Stamp

i love how the guitar is pleading as well

Kane Smith

Hey who sings this song

Coganboy

Classic music. Thanks.

Eric Teeters

So much passion and feeling

Celia Pinheiro

I wanted tô watch the movie again. Even though i bet It would make me cry. Célias daughter.

Kane Smith

Who sings this song chick

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