Mama Who Bore Me
Lilli Cooper Lyrics
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Mama who gave me
Mama, the angels
Who made me so sad
Mama who bore me
Mama who gave me
No way to handle things
Mama, the weeping
Mama, the angels
No sleep in Heaven
Or Bethlehem
Some pray that one day (one day)
Christ will come a-callin' (callin', light)
They light a candle
And hope that it glows
And some just lie there, cryin'
For Him to come and find them
And when He comes
They don't know how to go (mama)
Mama who bore me (mama who bore me)
Mama who gave me (mama who gave me)
Mama, the Angels, mama (no way to handle things)
Who made me so bad
Mama, the weeping (mama, the weeping)
Mama, the angels, mama (mama, the angels)
No sleep in Heaven
Or Bethlehem
The song "Mama Who Bore Me" by Lilli Cooper is a haunting and emotional exploration of a young woman's relationship with her mother. The first verse expresses the singer's struggle to handle difficult situations, which are seemingly overwhelming and insurmountable. She feels overwhelmed and helpless, unable to cope with her feelings of sadness and despair. The second verse references "Mamma, the weeping" and "Mamma, the Angels," evoking images of a mother who is both crying and watching over her child from beyond. The line "No sleep in Heaven or Bethlehem" suggests that the mother is restless in the afterlife, perhaps still concerned for her daughter's well-being.
The chorus of the song touches on themes of faith and the search for meaning. The singer references those who "pray that one day, Christ will come a'-callin'," suggesting that some seek solace in religion. Others are portrayed as simply lying there, hopeless and lost, waiting for something to change. The final line of the chorus, "But when He comes they don't know how to go," speaks to the idea that salvation, or healing, may not come easily or quickly.
Overall, "Mama Who Bore Me" is a poignant and evocative exploration of a young woman's relationship with her mother and her own struggles with identity and meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamma who bore me
The mother who gave birth to me
Mamma who gave me
The mother who raised me
No way to handle things
No guidance on how to cope with life's challenges
Who made me so sad
Who caused me to feel such deep sorrow
Mamma, the weeping
The mother who is constantly crying
Mamma, the Angels
The mother who is compassionate and loving like angels
No sleep in Heaven
Even in the afterlife, there may be no peace or rest
Or Bethlehem
Referring to a place of pain or hardship
Some pray that one day, Christ will come a'-callin'
Some people hope for divine intervention
They light a candle and hope that it glows
Symbolic gesture of hope that something positive may happen
And some just lie there crying for Him to come and find them
Some people simply wait for salvation without taking any action
But when He comes they don't know how to go
People may not know what to do with salvation or guidance once it arrives
Mamma who bore me
The mother who gave birth to me
Mamma who gave me
The mother who raised me
No way to handle things
No guidance on how to cope with life's challenges
Who made me so bad
Who caused me to feel so broken or damaged
Mamma, the weeping
The mother who is constantly crying
Mamma, the Angels
The mother who is compassionate and loving like angels
No sleep in Heaven
Even in the afterlife, there may be no peace or rest
Or Bethlehem
Referring to a place of pain or hardship
Lyrics © 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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