Mamma Mia
Panpipes Lyrics

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I been cheated by you since you know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
There's a fire within my soul
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything

[Chorus]
Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again
My my, just how much I've missed you?

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go
I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
And when you go, when you slam the door
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that strong
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything

[Chorus]

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, even if I say
"Bye bye, leave me now or never"
Mamma mia, it's a game we play
"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever

[Chorus]

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?

Mamma mia, now I really know
My my, I could never let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Panpipes' "Mamma Mia" depict the struggles of a person who has been cheated and broken-hearted by their lover repeatedly, yet is unable to resist their charms and ends up going back to them even though they know it's not the right thing to do. The singer is tormented by conflicting emotions and feelings of losing control over their actions and emotions. They express their frustration and sadness about the things their lover has done in the past, yet they can't resist the allure of their partner.

The chorus of the song is catchy and instantly recognizable, with the repetition of "Mamma mia" giving it an upbeat and fun vibe. However, the lyrics reveal a deeper and more serious message about the complexity of human relationships and the difficulty of separating oneself from a toxic relationship. The phrases "My my, how can I resist you?" and "My my, just how much I've missed you?" show how the singer is struggling to cope with their feelings and desires, even when it's clear that they are being hurt by their partner.

Overall, Panpipes' "Mamma Mia" is a poignant and relatable song that touches on the human experience of love, heartbreak, and the challenges of making tough decisions.

Line by Line Meaning

I been cheated by you since you know when
I have been deceived by you for as long as I can remember

So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
I have decided to end this deceitful behavior

Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I am reflecting upon my past mistakes and wonder if I will ever learn from them

I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
Without explanation, I lose control of myself and my emotions

There's a fire within my soul
I have a passionate and intense feeling burning inside of me

Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
With only a glance, I feel an overwhelming attraction and connection

One more look and I forget everything
With another look, all of my worries and concerns fade away

Mamma mia, here I go again
Oh my goodness, I am falling into the same pattern of behavior once again

My my, how can I resist you?
My oh my, I am unable to resist your charm and allure

Mamma mia, does it show again
Am I once again displaying my susceptibility to you?

My my, just how much I've missed you?
Oh my goodness, I have missed you more than I can express

Yes, I've been brokenhearted
I have experienced great sadness and heartbreak

Blue since the day we parted
I have been sad and upset ever since we separated

Why, why did I ever let you go?
Why did I ever allow you to leave my life?

Mamma mia, now I really know
Oh my goodness, I finally understand

My my, I could never let you go
I have come to the realization that I can never let you go

I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I have experienced both anger and sadness due to your actions

I can't count all the times that I've told you "we're through"
I have lost track of how many times I have told you that our relationship is over

And when you go, when you slam the door
When you leave and slam the door behind you

I think you know that you won't be away too long
I believe that you are aware that your absence will not last very long

You know that I'm not that strong
You know that I am not emotionally strong enough to handle long periods of separation

Mamma mia, even if I say
Oh my goodness, even if I tell you

"Bye bye, leave me now or never"
"Goodbye, either leave me now or stay with me forever"

Mamma mia, it's a game we play
Oh my goodness, this is a game we always play

"Bye bye" doesn't mean forever
"Goodbye" does not necessarily mean that we are breaking up permanently

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stig Erik Anderson, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K Ulvaeus

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