Hey mama
Kingdom Come Lyrics


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Every Monday, I’m feeling the blues
Every Tuesday, I try to get through
Every Wednesday, I had too much booze
Coming Thursday, I try to keep cool

Every Friday, the weekend in sight
Every Saturday, I still don’t feel right
Coming Sunday, I’m asking why
Can’t the next day, leave me behind

Hey Mama, you gave me life
Hey Mama, I wonder why
They’re saying, there’s much more to life
Besides working, and buying more time





There’s much more to life
Than buying more time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kingdom Come’s song Hey Mama tells a story of the struggles that the singer goes through every week, trying to keep up with the demands of life. The song’s lyrics use each day of the week to highlight the singer’s experiences that seem to direct the rhythm of his life. The lyrics start with the blues and how the character is feeling it every Monday. It continues to Tuesday where he tries to push through the week, even if it was tough. By Wednesday, the character has had too much booze and is feeling the weight of the week. Thursday is when the character tries to remain calm and cool, but as Friday comes around, the character can see the weekend in sight but still doesn’t feel right. Saturday comes, and the character is still struggling, and as Sunday comes around, he's questioning why he has to face another week. The singer then brings up the song's theme, mentioning the idea that there’s “much more to life, than buying more time" and questioning why people are consumed by work and material possessions.


The lyrics are relatable to many people as they describe the struggles that one has trying to balance work, relationships, and personal time. The song highlights the challenge of being consumed by the daily grind and its impact on mental health. It challenges the listeners to think about their priorities in life, the importance of being present and not just going through the motion of life. The song encourages one to take stock of their values and desires and pursue what truly makes them happy.


Line by Line Meaning

Every Monday, I’m feeling the blues
At the start of every week, I feel down and dejected


Every Tuesday, I try to get through
On Tuesdays, I struggle to keep going


Every Wednesday, I had too much booze
Midweek, I turn to alcohol to cope


Coming Thursday, I try to keep cool
Thursdays pose a challenge, but I try to remain calm


Every Friday, the weekend in sight
By Friday, I look forward to the weekend


Every Saturday, I still don’t feel right
Even on weekends, I struggle with my feelings


Coming Sunday, I’m asking why
As the weekend ends, I question the purpose of it all


Can’t the next day, leave me behind
I wish I could escape the monotony of my life


Hey Mama, you gave me life
Mother, you brought me into this world


Hey Mama, I wonder why
Mother, I question the meaning of my existence


They’re saying, there’s much more to life
I've heard others claim there is more to life than what I currently experience


Besides working, and buying more time
Life must involve more than just working and trying to prolong it


There’s much more to life
Life contains countless experiences beyond the mundane




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