Mama Who Bore Me
Lauren Pritchard Lea Michele Lilli Cooper Phoebe Strole & Remy Zaken Lyrics
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Mamma who gave me
No way to handle things
Who made me so sad
Mamma, the weeping
Mamma, the Angels
No sleep in Heaven
Some pray that one day, Christ will come a'-callin'
They light a candle and hope that it glows
And some just lie there crying for Him to come and find them
But when He comes they don't know how to go
Mamma who bore me
Mamma who gave me
No way to handle things
Who made me so bad
Mamma, the weeping
Mamma, the Angels
No sleep in Heaven
Or Bethlehem
The song "Mama Who Bore Me" by Lauren Pritchard, Lea Michele, Lilli Cooper, Phoebe Strole, and Remy Zaken is a powerful and emotional piece that explores the deep pain and confusion of a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. The song begins with the singer asking about her mother, both the one who gave birth to her and the one who raised her. She laments that she was never taught how to handle difficult situations, which has led to her deep sadness.
The singer then talks about the weeping of her mother, both on earth and in heaven. She suggests that there is no rest or respite from the tears and pain that come with being a woman. She talks about people praying for the second coming of Christ and hoping that he will bring an end to their pain and suffering. However, she suggests that even those who long for salvation are often unable to find it when it arrives.
The final verse of the song returns to the theme of the singer's own mother, who bore her and gave her life. The singer again expresses her frustration and anger that she was never taught how to handle her emotions, leaving her adrift and struggling to find her way in the world. This powerful and emotional song speaks to the pain and confusion that many young women experience, as they struggle to find their place in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamma who bore me
Oh mother, who brought me into this world
Mamma who gave me
Oh mother, who gave me everything
No way to handle things
I don't know how to deal with these problems
Who made me so sad
What caused me to feel so much pain
Mamma, the weeping
Oh mother, who's crying
Mamma, the Angels
Oh mother, who's like an angel to me
No sleep in Heaven
Even in Heaven, there is no rest
Or Bethlehem
Not even in the sacred city of Bethlehem
Some pray that one day, Christ will come a'-callin'
Some people hope that Jesus will come to them one day
They light a candle and hope that it glows
They light a candle and pray for a sign
And some just lie there crying for Him to come and find them
Others just cry and wait for Jesus to save them
But when He comes they don't know how to go
But when Jesus arrives, they don't know what to do
Mamma who bore me
Oh mother, who brought me into this world
Mamma who gave me
Oh mother, who gave me everything
No way to handle things
I don't know how to deal with these problems
Who made me so bad
What caused me to be such a troubled person
Mamma, the weeping
Oh mother, who's crying
Mamma, the Angels
Oh mother, who's like an angel to me
No sleep in Heaven
Even in Heaven, there is no rest
Or Bethlehem
Not even in the sacred city of Bethlehem
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN SATER, DUNCAN SHEIK
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