After working as a labourer along with future members of The Gladiators, Thomas's break came with "Run Mr. Nigel Run", produced by Derrick Harriott.[1] This was followed by a successful association with producer Joe Gibbs, with hits following in the form of "God Bless The Children", "Mama's Song", "Rainy Night In Georgia" and "If I Had a Hammer".[1] He broke into the UK Top 10 in 1970 with "Love of the Common People" (later also a top 10 hit for Paul Young), a tour following, after which Thomas decided to stay in the United Kingdom, promoting a compilation of his work with Gibbs, also titled Love of the Common People. This was followed by his self-produced Tell It Like It Is album, featuring the near-hit "Yesterday Man", and the commentary on the lack of airplay for reggae records on Radio 1, "BBC".[1]
Thomas continued recording commercial reggae, working with the likes of Lloyd Charmers. In 1974, he toured the UK backed by the musicians who would later go on to become Misty In Roots.[
Mama's Song
Nicky Thomas Lyrics
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I be your men Yes I be your women
Yes I be your baby
Yes I be whatever
Just tell me when
You′re ready
Yes I be your girl
Forever your lady
I′m down for you baby
OH...
Best believe that
When you need that
I'll provide that
You will always have it
I be on deck
Keep it in check
When you need that
Imma let you have it.
Beatin my drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhytm you play
I wanna her you callin' my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Bagim the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna her you callin′ my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Be my woman girl
I be your men Yas I do the cookin′
Yas I do the cleanin'
Plus I keep the nana real
Sweet for you eatin′
Yas you be the boss
Yas I be respectin
Wateva' that you tell me cause
It′s game you be spittin
OHH...
Best believe that
When you need that
I'll provide that
You will always have it
I be on deck
Keep it in check
When you need that
Imma let you have it
Beatin my drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhytm you play
I wanna her you callin′ my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Bagim the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna her you callin' my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Be my woman girl
I be your men YO, YO.
Whole crew got the juice
Yo dick game the truth
Woah!!
My screams is the proof
Them other dudes get the deuce
So I speed in the coupe
Leaving this in the view
I ain't nothin′ new
I′ve been fuckin' W.U
No them niggas, ain′t taking you
Just tell them to make A-U
HUH?
That's how I be
I come first
Like debutes
HUH?
So baby when you need that
Gimme′ that word, i'm now good
I be bad for my baby
Make sure that
He′s getting his shit
Make sure that
His baby take care
Make sure mama, toes on my knees
Keep him, please, rub him down
Be a lady and a freak
OH...
Beatin my drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhytm you play
I wanna her you callin' my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Bagim the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna her you callin' my name like
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
Be my woman girl
I be your men (x2
The lyrics to Nicky Thomas's song Mama's Song express a desire to be in a loving and committed relationship, where the singer is willing to do anything for their partner. The repeated line, "Be my woman girl, I be your men," shows a desire for equity in the relationship, as each partner has their own role to play. The singer further assures their partner that they can always depend on them and that they will provide for them. The reference to "beatin my drum like dum di di dey" and "bagim the drum like dum di di dey" suggests a sexual undertone to the relationship and the desire for the partner to call their name. However, the term "ma-ma-ma-ma" can also be interpreted as a term of endearment, expressing the singer's fondness for their partner.
Overall, Mama's Song is an upbeat and catchy tune, with a strong message of commitment and devotion to one's partner. The song's playful lyrics and catchy melody make it a popular song to dance to, and it has stood the test of time as a classic reggae hit.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my woman girl
The singer is asking the girl to be his partner
I be your men Yes I be your women
The singer is willing to play any role for his partner, whether male or female
Yes I be your baby
The singer wants to be treated as a baby by his partner
Yes I be whatever
The singer is willing to be anything for his partner
Just tell me when You're ready
The singer is willing to wait for his partner to be ready for a relationship
Yes I be your girl
The singer is willing to play the role of a girl for his partner
Forever your lady
The singer is willing to be his partner's lady forever
You ain't never gotta worry
The singer assures his partner that he will never have to worry about anything
I'm down for you baby
The singer is willing to do anything for his partner
Best believe that
The singer wants his partner to trust him
When you need that
The singer is willing to provide whatever his partner needs
I'll provide that
The singer promises to provide whatever his partner needs
You will always have it
The singer promises that his partner will always have what she needs
I be on deck
The singer is always ready to help his partner
Keep it in check
The singer promises to keep things under control
Beatin my drum like dum di di dey
The singer is enjoying the rhythm of the music
I love the dirty rhythm you play
The singer loves the dirty rhythm of the music
I wanna hear you calling my name like
The singer wants his partner to call his name
Hey ma-ma-ma-ma
The singer wants his partner to call him 'ma'
Bagim the drum like dum di di dey
The singer is enjoying the rhythm of the music
I know you want it in the worst way
The singer knows that his partner wants something badly
YO, YO.
The singer is trying to get his partner's attention
Whole crew got the juice
The singer and his crew are confident and in control
Yo dick game the truth
The singer is confident in his sexual abilities
My screams is the proof
The singer's partner can tell that he is a good lover from his screams
Them other dudes get the deuce
The singer is better than other guys who have failed with his partner
So I speed in the coupe
The singer drives away in his car
Leaving this in the view
The singer is leaving his past behind
I ain't nothin' new
The singer has been around for a while
I've been fuckin' W.U
The singer has been with a gang called 'W.U'
No them niggas, ain't taking you
The singer doesn't want his partner to be with other guys
Just tell them to make A-U
The singer wants his partner to tell other guys to make gold (Au)
That's how I be
This is how the singer is
I come first
The singer puts himself first
Like debutes
The singer is like a debutante (an upper-class girl making her entrance into society)
So baby when you need that
The singer is asking when his partner needs something
Gimme' that word, i'm now good
The singer wants his partner to give him the word so he can make things right
I be bad for my baby
The singer is willing to be bad for his partner
Make sure that He's getting his shit
The singer wants to make sure that his partner is getting what he needs
Make sure that His baby take care
The singer wants to make sure that his partner is taking care of their baby
Make sure mama, toes on my knees
The singer wants his partner to be comfortable
Keep him, please, rub him down
The singer wants his partner to keep him happy and relaxed
Be a lady and a freak
The singer wants his partner to be both classy and wild in bed
Writer(s): B Buie, J Cobb
Contributed by Maria V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Winnydee
Mama raised seven children, all alone
Working hard every day, all day long
Through the days and through the years
Filled with sorrow, filled with tears
Mama, ?? in her song.
And she goes:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
11
Memories of my childhood, lingers on
Of the poor old shack, that we call home
And when trouble ??
After supper we all just 'gather 'round
Mama would sing us a song
And she just sing now:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
(.)
Here I am, thousand miles away from home
The girl I love and say goodbye
And now she's gone
Though she meant the world to me
Life is too short for me to weep
I just think I'll sing my mother's song
And she goes:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
@canalcomedia8051
Nicky Thomas é genial; melodias lindas.
@rogerpeachey2212
How can anyone not be happy listening to this great great reggae star .
@cosmopolitanwonder9675
I just love Nick Thomas’s music, I still have this on LP album Love of the common people. Those were the days for music to me. It sounds better on my record player,
@Nyjawonder
I hear this song and I'm 6 years old again watching the black disc spin and the needle arm bob up and down. For a small period I love my existence again.
@rosemariepowell9717
The money made from his writing his music and performances should have made him successful but history tells us differently. Such a beautiful song listen to the lyrics
@pee20pee
He deserves a posthumous knighthood
@cryptodaddy6413
GOOD MAN! THE LORD HAVE MERCY MAN! RIP ALL THE TIME BROTHER MAN.
@Winnydee
Mama raised seven children, all alone
Working hard every day, all day long
Through the days and through the years
Filled with sorrow, filled with tears
Mama, ?? in her song.
And she goes:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
11
Memories of my childhood, lingers on
Of the poor old shack, that we call home
And when trouble ??
After supper we all just 'gather 'round
Mama would sing us a song
And she just sing now:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
(.)
Here I am, thousand miles away from home
The girl I love and say goodbye
And now she's gone
Though she meant the world to me
Life is too short for me to weep
I just think I'll sing my mother's song
And she goes:
"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm..
@magogmarsmantugorma7678
Every Mother's Song.
@samuelrodriguez299
Somebody please! Share de lyrics of this beautyfull song. Please!
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