Mammy Blue
Kovács Kati Lyrics


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refr.: 4x
Ó Mammy, ó mammy mammy blue, ó mammy blue

Én búcsú nélkül mentem el, (Ó Mammy)
a szemeimben könnyekkel, (Ó Mammy)
te át sem öleltél engem, Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
mert rossz voltam hozzád.
Most bánat ül az arcomon, (Ó Mammy)
mert elhagytam az otthonom, (Ó Mammy)
oly messze van kit szerettem, Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
óoo drága Anyám.

refr.: 4x
Ó Mammy, ó mammy mammy blue, ó mammy blue

De egyszer visszatérek én, (Ó Mammy)
hisz ezért éltet száz remény, (Ó Mammy)
hogy viszont látlak téged még, ó Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
úgy szállnék hozzád.

Hol vagy szomorú Anyám, (Ó Mammy)
ki mind hiába vársz reám, (Ó Mammy)
hogy bocsánatot kérhetnék, ó Mammy, (Ó Mammy, blue)
ó Mammy, Mammy, Mammy.





refr.: 8x
Ó Mammy, ó mammy mammy blue, ó mammy blue...

Overall Meaning

The song "Mammy Blue" by Kovács Kati is a poignant tribute to the singer's mother. In the verses, she expresses her regret for leaving home without saying goodbye and for being a difficult daughter to her mother. She acknowledges the sadness on her face for leaving the only home she ever knew and for being so far away from someone she loved so much. The chorus, which repeats four times after each verse, is a call to her mother, saying "Ó Mammy, ó mammy mammy blue, ó mammy blue," which expresses her yearning for her mother's love and for their relationship to be restored. In the final verse, Kovács sings of her desire to return home and how the hope of seeing her mother again keeps her alive. She asks her mother for forgiveness and hopes to be welcomed back with open arms.


The lyrics are simple but deeply emotional, conveying Kovács' longing for her mother and her remorse for the mistakes she made in the past. The melody is equally moving, with a melancholic tone that reflects the sadness of the lyrics. The song has become a classic in Hungary, where it is often played on Mother's Day and other occasions celebrating the bond between mothers and children.


Line by Line Meaning

Ó Mammy, ó mammy mammy blue, ó mammy blue
The singer is calling out to her mother, expressing sadness and longing.


Én búcsú nélkül mentem el, (Ó Mammy)
The singer left without saying goodbye, leaving tears in her eyes and her mother feeling neglected because of her behavior.


a szemeimben könnyekkel, (Ó Mammy)
The singer left with tears in her eyes, signifying that this was not an easy departure.


te át sem öleltél engem, Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
The mother did not embrace the singer as she left, indicating a strained relationship between the two. The use of 'blue' further emphasizes the sad tone of the song.


mert rossz voltam hozzád.
The singer feels guilty for her past behavior toward her mother, which may have contributed to their troubled relationship.


Most bánat ül az arcomon, (Ó Mammy)
The singer is now feeling sorrowful, reflecting on leaving her home and her mother behind.


mert elhagytam az otthonom, (Ó Mammy)
The singer left her home behind, and now feels a deep sense of loss and loneliness.


oly messze van kit szerettem, Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
The person that the singer loves is far away, and she feels the loss of her mother now more than ever. The use of 'blue' emphasizes this sadness and longing.


óoo drága Anyám.
The singer address her mother affectionately, expressing how important she is to the singer.


De egyszer visszatérek én, (Ó Mammy)
The singer hopes to return home one day, bringing hope and life back to her mother. The use of 'Mammy' reveals her affectionate feelings toward her mother.


hisz ezért éltet száz remény, (Ó Mammy)
Returning home gives the singer a sense of purpose, and she believes in the hope of seeing her mother again one day.


hogy viszont látlak téged még, ó Anyám, (Ó Mammy, blue)
The singer desires to see her mother again, hoping to mend the relationship between them. The use of 'blue' emphasizes her longing and sadness.


úgy szállnék hozzád.
The singer would go to her mother if she could, showing her earnest desire to be with her.


Hol vagy szomorú Anyám, (Ó Mammy)
The singer is asking where her mother is and expressing her sadness over their strained relationship.


ki mind hiába vársz reám, (Ó Mammy)
The mother has been waiting for the singer to return, but she has not come yet. The use of 'Mammy' reveals an affectionate tone.


hogy bocsánatot kérhetnék, ó Mammy, (Ó Mammy, blue)
The singer wishes to ask for forgiveness for her past behavior, hoping to repair her relationship with her mother. The use of 'Mammy' emphasizes the emotional weight of this desire, while 'blue' emphasizes the sadness.


ó Mammy, Mammy, Mammy.
The singer expresses her longing and affection for her mother once again, repeating her name three times for emphasis.


refr.: 8x
The chorus repeats eight times throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's desire to connect with her mother and return home.




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Ляля Халитова

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Benjamin Montes De Oca

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Krisztián Horváth

Nagyon szép!!!!

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István Toth

Nyugodj békében Anyám

Mikael Gideryd

Very good version.

Nemesnyik Krisztina

Első születésnapom mióta elnentél.
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Ernone Horvath

Éljen Kovács Kati!

Krisztina Ispánovits

Kati!Csoda vagy!

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