You Mama You
Jude Lyrics

When I was young and pushed around
As a child, I was often mistreated and bullied.

And beaten up and beaten down
I suffered physical and emotional abuse.

Who'd I run to mama tell me who
I relied on my mother for comfort and support.

And as I grew to be a man
As I got older and became an adult,

And all the world held such elan
I was full of energy and enthusiasm for life.

I did what I thought I just had to do
I made choices based on my own beliefs and values.

It was you mama you, it was you all along
My mother was always there for me, even when I didn't realize it.

It was you I ran away from I was wrong
I made the mistake of pushing my mother away.

And if I could I'd change my life
If I had the chance, I would make different choices.

I swear to God I'd cut it out with a knife
I would do anything to undo my past mistakes.

And with a glue stick I'd reapply it in a song
I wish I could rewrite my life story in a way that makes sense to me.

And laid back Kerouac never no a heart attack
Referencing Jack Kerouac, a writer known for his carefree lifestyle.

Drinking and thinking about the place he ran back to
Kerouac was known for traveling but had a place he always returned to in his mind.

The moloch is an old man the moloch is a love-lack
Moloch is a reference to a figure from ancient mythology who demanded child sacrifice in exchange for prosperity.

Bending for a quick snack remembering his friend Jack
A metaphor for how people will compromise their values for short-term gain, while still holding onto memories of meaningful connections.

And mama sometimes I remember you
I still think about my mother and the role she played in my life.

Man loves woman
A universal truth about human relationships.

Mother loves child
A special bond between a mother and her child.

Sometimes I call my lady mama
Sometimes I use the term 'mama' as a term of endearment for my partner.

So I can feel at home for a while
It helps me feel grounded and secure.

Looking around at all the Mellencamp towns
A reference to John Mellencamp's popular song, 'Small Town.'

The excuses and the nooses where the coffee grounds
A comment on the bleakness of modern life and the monotony of everyday routines.

I found places and traces of a storybook world
Despite this, I still see glimmers of hope and beauty in the world.

And I went out there for a ride
I explored new places and experiences.

On the misty coast but the holy host
A reference to religious beliefs and how they shape our worldview.

Is under Mickey D's American flag and it's unfurled
A criticism of how commercialism and patriotism have replaced spirituality in modern society.

Man loves woman sometimes
Love is not always easy or straightforward.

Mother loves child
A reminder of the unconditional love of a mother for her child.

Sometimes I call my lady Mama
Using the term 'mama' as a way to express love and affection toward a partner.

So I can feel at home for a while
A desire for comfort and familiarity in an ever-changing world.