All members of the band are originally from the Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The lead singer of MAGIC!, Nasri, had been working with and writing songs for different pop acts prior to the start of the band. He had met Mark Pelli in the studio and within a week they had written the song "Don't Judge Me" for Chris Brown. Nasri described the chemistry between himself and Pelli as "different than writing chemistry, it was more artistic." A few weeks later, while Mark played a reggae tune on the guitar, Nasri suggested to start a band like "modern-day Police. 2012
Mama Didn't Raise No Fool
MAGIC! Lyrics
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Eh (Oh)
Mama says love is once in a lifetime
How you gonna find love and nights for the one time
See the thing about me, it's just not the right time
My mama says, "Son, you can't fight the sunshine"
To be struck by your light
But here I stand in your ?
Should I stay, should I go?
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
Woah (Thank you mama, thank you mama)
Eh (Thank you mama, thank you mama)
Mama says, "Lately I don't recognize you
But if this is who you want to be you've got the right to"
(You buried your heart so guilt could never find you)
Mama says, "Love will find the boy that I knew"
I did not come, here tonight
To be brought back to life
But here I stand in my greed
Second chance is your name
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I loved you since I said, "Hello"
I need you much more than I know
I did not come, here tonight
To be struck by your light
But here I stand in your ?
Should I stay or should I go?
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
The lyrics to MAGIC!'s "Mama Didn't Raise No Fool" talks about the struggles of love and the conflict between wanting to run away from it and wanting to stay. The singer is questioning if the person they are with is the right one, even though love may only come once in a lifetime. The singer's mother told them that they can't fight the sunshine, which means they can't fight the natural course of love.
The singer also mentions that their mother says that if being with someone is who they want to be, then they have the right to. The line "you buried your heart so guilt could never find you" suggests that the person the singer is with has been through some hurtful experiences in the past and is protecting themselves from getting hurt again. However, the singer's mother says that love will find the boy she knew before they became guarded.
The chorus repeats that the singer's mother didn't raise them to be a fool, which means that they are not going to make a foolish decision when it comes to love. The singer is conflicted and doesn't know whether to run away or stay, but their mother's words are a reminder to be wise in their decision.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama says love is once in a lifetime
According to my mother, true love only happens once in a person's life
How you gonna find love and nights for the one time
It's difficult to find both love and good times in just one lifetime
See the thing about me, it's just not the right time
I am not at the right place or time in my life to find true love
My mama says, "Son, you can't fight the sunshine"
My mother believes that I cannot fight against fate and destiny, like trying to fight against the sun rising each day
I did not go, here tonight
I did not come here tonight with any particular expectations or intentions
To be struck by your light
I did not expect to be attracted or impacted by your presence
But here I stand in your ?
But now I find myself standing here with uncertain feelings and thoughts
Should I stay, should I go?
I am unsure whether to stay and pursue a potential relationship with you or to leave and avoid complicating things
I want to run, I want to run from you
I have the urge to escape and distance myself from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
My mother taught me to make wise decisions and not be foolish
Mama says, "Lately I don't recognize you
My mother has noticed changes in my behavior and personality that do not align with who I am
But if this is who you want to be you've got the right to"
However, my mother believes that ultimately I have the right to choose my own path and identity
(You buried your heart so guilt could never find you)
(You have closed yourself off emotionally to avoid feeling guilty or vulnerable)
Mama says, "Love will find the boy that I knew"
My mother believes that I will eventually find love that aligns with who I truly am
I did not come, here tonight
I did not arrive here tonight with the intention of falling in love or engaging in a new relationship
To be brought back to life
I did not expect to feel a spark or connection with someone and be awakened from my emotional state
But here I stand in my greed
However, now I find myself wanting more, despite not being ready or prepared for it
Second chance is your name
I see you as an opportunity for a new beginning or fresh start
I loved you since I said, "Hello"
I have felt love for you since the moment we met
I need you much more than I know
I realize that I feel a deep need for you in my life, even if I didn't know it before
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
My mother did not raise me to be foolish or make reckless decisions
Mama didn't raise no fool
My mother taught me to be wise and make smart decisions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nasri Atweh, Adam Messinger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Harun Hamulu
Woah (Oh)
Eh (Oh)
Mama says love is once in a lifetime
How you gonna find love and nights for the one time
See the thing about me, it's just not the right time
My mama says, "Son, you can't fight the sunshine"
I did not go, here tonight
To be struck by your light
But here I stand in your ?
Should I stay, should I go?
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
Woah (Thank you mama, thank you mama)
Eh (Thank you mama, thank you mama)
Mama says, "Lately I don't recognize you
But if this is who you want to be you've got the right to"
(You buried your heart so guilt could never find you)
Mama says, "Love will find the boy that I knew"
I did not come, here tonight
To be brought back to life
But here I stand in my greed
Second chance is your name
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I loved you since I said, "Hello"
I need you much more than I know
I did not come, here tonight
To be struck by your light
But here I stand in your ?
Should I stay or should I go?
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
I want to run, I want to run from you
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
Mama didn't raise, mama didn't raise, no
Mama didn't raise no fool
MKTO Baby
Not a single song that I don't like on the album. They're all fantastic!!
Olivia O'Neil
SAME. Sooooooooo good
Michael Falu
The whole album is amazing, I recommend! They sound the same live I love them
Jane Doe
Whenever I am stressed out, I would always listen to their songs and admire the unique "chill vibes" in it. Gotta love MAGIC! I'm in love with them already! :>
Irina Valerieva
I feel exactly the same way :)
Haekal Jaelani
all their songs on this album is awesome!
Daniel Carriel
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AubreyTFOR
Totally agree!