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" starts with the singer addressing her mother, wondering why she gave birth to her and didn't prepare her for the difficulties of life, making her feel sad and lost. The singer then refers to her mother's tears and their connection with heaven and angels, saying that even there, there is no rest for the weary.
The song then shifts to a more general commentary on the human condition, with some people hoping for a savior to come and others simply resigned to their fate, crying alone. The final verse repeats the opening lines, with the singer acknowledging her own flaws and questioning the wisdom of her mother's choices.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of growing up and the search for meaning, set against a haunting melody and poignant lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamma who bore me
The woman who gave birth to me
Mamma who gave me
The woman who brought me into this world
No way to handle things
I was not taught how to deal with anything
Who made me so sad
Who caused me to feel so much pain
Mamma, the weeping
The woman who cries often
Mamma, the Angels
The woman who is like an angel to me
No sleep in Heaven
Even in heaven, there is no rest or peace for me
Or Bethlehem
This refers to the hardships and struggles Jesus faced in his birthplace
Some pray that one day, Christ will come a'-callin'
Some people hope that Jesus will come and rescue them
They light a candle and hope that it glows
They perform rituals and hope for a miracle
And some just lie there crying for Him to come and find them
Some people just give up and wait for Jesus to save them
But when He comes they don't know how to go
When Jesus finally comes to help them, they don't know how to accept his help
Mamma who bore me
The woman who is responsible for my life
Mamma who gave me
The woman who brought me into this world
No way to handle things
I was not taught how to deal with anything
Who made me so bad
Who caused me to have negative qualities
Mamma, the weeping
The woman who cries often
Mamma, the Angels
The woman who is like an angel to me
No sleep in Heaven
Even in heaven, there is no rest or peace for me
Or Bethlehem
This refers to the hardships and struggles Jesus faced in his birthplace
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN SATER, DUNCAN SHEIK
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