Keep On
Phillips Shawn Lyrics
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When you coming home
Mama
When you coming home
Mama
You don't have to roam
Mama
If you look over there babe
You know you might find
Somethin' over there
Gonna blow your mind
Mama
When you coming home
Mama
You don't have to roam
Mama
It's another day
Mama
You know that you can stay
You can stay
Yes I keep on telling you
To keep on keeping on
I keep on telling you
To work it on out
Keep on telling you
To keep on keeping on
I keep on telling you
To work it on out
Mama
It's another day
Mama
You know that you can stay
You know that you can stay
If you look over there babe
You know you might find
Somethin' over there
Gonna blow your mind
If you look over there babe
You know you might find
Somethin' over there
Gonna blow your mind
The lyrics to Phillips Shawn's song "Keep On" express a longing for a mother's return home. The singer calls out to their mother, asking when she will come home and assuring her that she doesn't need to roam any longer. This suggests that the mother has been away for some time, and the singer misses her presence. The repetition of the line "Mama, when you coming home" creates a sense of urgency and desperation, emphasizing how much the singer needs their mother.
The next lines, "If you look over there babe, you know you might find somethin' over there gonna blow your mind," suggest that there might be something significant or exciting waiting for the mother if she returns home. The repetition of the line "You know that you can stay" underscores the singer's desire for their mother to remain with them. The lines "To keep on keeping on, I keep on telling you, to work it on out" imply that the singer is encouraging their mother to persevere and work through whatever might be keeping her away from home.
Overall, "Keep On" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the bond between a mother and child, and the longing that can be felt when that bond is broken. The repetition of the lines creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the singer's need for their mother's return.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama
This refers to a person's mother, someone who is not home at the moment.
When you coming home
A question directed to Mama, asking about when the person's mother is planning to return home.
Mama, You don't have to roam
A message directed towards the person's mother, indicating that she does not need to go anywhere.
Mama, You know you're coming home
An assurance to the person's mother that she will return home soon.
If you look over there babe You know you might find Somethin' over there Gonna blow your mind
A suggestion that if one looks to a particular direction, they may find something that will exceed their expectations.
Mama, It's another day Mama, You know that you can stay
An encouragement directed at the person's mother, telling her that she can remain at home.
You can stay Yes I keep on telling you To keep on keeping on
Another assurance that the person's mother can stay at home, and a message that encourages her to persevere and continue doing what she is doing.
I keep on telling you To work it on out
An instruction to the person's mother to keep trying and working hard until she achieves her goal.
Keep on telling you To keep on keeping on
A statement urging the person's mother to continue persevering and pushing through difficult situations.
Mama, It's another day Mama, You know that you can stay You know that you can stay
A repetition of the message that the person's mother can stay at home and does not have to go anywhere.
If you look over there babe You know you might find Somethin' over there Gonna blow your mind
A repetition of the earlier suggestion to look in a particular direction, as there may be something impressive to find.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN PHILLIPS
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TheEventgoddess
if I was locked on a deserted island and I could only have one album to listen to all the rest of the days of my life ... Second Contribution ..Hands down!!!
Igal Flint
YES! This beautiful endless suite.
Vajra Pani
A four and a half octave range voice... backindaday... the Man was simply....A M A Z I N G ! ! !
John Crotts
I discovered him in the seventies.
Crazy for him then as I am now.
manon galipeau
Milieu des années 70 je l'ai vue 3 fois a La Place des Arts....comme ci c'était pas assez..... A piece of my life
3lullabies
This would have been a great duet with Marvin Gaye. I'm thinking a mashup with them would be great. Have loved Shawns music all my life, my dad had him in constant rotation
early 70s.
Kathleen Buchanan
Loved that long hair too
Valeria Victrix
WSDM, the station with the Girls - 1970