Mama Do
Pixie Lott Lyrics


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Every night I go
Every night I go sneaking out the door
I lie a little more
Baby I'm a helpless

There's something bout the night
And the way it hides all the things I like
Little black butterflies
Deep inside me

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

Why should I feel ashamed
Feeling guilty at the mention of your name
Here we are again
Its really perfect

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

All the things a girl should know
All the things she can't control
All the things a girl should know
She can't control

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

Uh oh uh oh




Uh oh uh oh
Uh oh uh oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pixie Lott's Mama Do talk about a forbidden love that is only possible under the cover of night. The singer is sneaking out of the house every night and lying to her family about her whereabouts. She feels helpless and guilty of her actions but she can't help herself. She mentions the "little black butterflies" inside her, which represents her nervousness and excitement about the situation. She then questions what her mother and father would do if they found out about her love affair. She wonders if they would be hurt or angry.


The chorus repeats the same questions about her parents' reactions, emphasizing her fear of being discovered. She then tries to rationalize her behavior, saying that love is something she can't control and she shouldn't feel ashamed of it. She's torn between her responsibilities to her family and her own desires.


Overall, the song portrays a conflicted and relatable story of a young woman trying to navigate her emotions and societal expectations. The guilt and fear she feels are contrasted with the happiness she experiences with her lover, making the situation even more complicated.


Line by Line Meaning

Every night I go
Each night, I leave the house


Every night I go sneaking out the door
Each night, I quietly slip out of the door


I lie a little more
I continue to deceive


Baby I'm a helpless
I'm unable to stop my actions


There's something bout the night
The night has a special allure


And the way it hides all the things I like
It conceals the things I enjoy


Little black butterflies
Intense emotions that cause anxiety


Deep inside me
Within my very being


What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
I wonder how my mother would react


If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
If she found out about us


What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
I wonder how my father would respond


If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)
If he witnessed how I'm being emotionally affected


Why should I feel ashamed
I question why I should experience guilt


Feeling guilty at the mention of your name
Your name alone brings me a sense of guilt


Here we are again
We find ourselves in the same situation


Its really perfect
The situation is ideal


All the things a girl should know
Everything girls should understand


All the things she can't control
But things that are out of her control


What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
I question how my mother would act


If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
If she learned about our situation


What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
I wonder how my father would react


If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)
If he witnessed how I'm being emotionally affected


Uh oh uh oh
Repetitive sounds for emphasis


Uh oh uh oh
Repetitive sounds for emphasis


Uh oh uh oh
Repetitive sounds for emphasis




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mads Louis Hauge, Phil Thornalley

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@lucilletavy4367

Lyrics
Every night I go
Every night I go sneaking out the door
I lie a little more
Baby I'm a helpless

There's something bout the night
And the way it hides all the things I like
Little black butterflies
Deep inside me

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

Why should I feel ashamed
Feeling guilty at the mention of your name
Here we are again
Its really perfect

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

All the things a girl should know
All the things she can't control
All the things a girl should know
She can't control

What would my mama do (uh oh uh oh)
If she knew bout me and you (uh oh uh oh)
What would my daddy say (uh oh uh oh)
If he saw me hurt this way (uh oh uh oh)

Uh oh uh oh
Uh oh uh oh
Uh oh uh oh



@jorgefernando578

Lyrics


Everynight I go
Everynight I go
Sneaking out the door
I lie a little more
Baby I'm helpless

Theres something ‘bout the night
And the way it hides all the things I like
Little black butterflies
Deep inside me

What would my mama do
If she knew ‘bout me and you?
What would my daddy say
If he saw me hurt this way?

Why should I feel ashamed?
Feeling guilty at the mention of your name
Here we are again
It's nearly perfect

What would my mama do
If she knew ‘bout me and you?
What would my daddy say
If he saw me hurt this way?
What would my mama do
What would my daddy say

All the things a girl should know
Are the things she can't control
All the things a girl should know
She can't control

What would my mama do
If she knew ‘bout me and you?
What would my daddy say
If he saw me hurt this way?



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@EnjiMaaroufi

this song should have 200 000 000 VIEWS !

@leopauldkonstantin

not really

@pavelbens354

Tru shocking it's 9 or something it's ridiculous

@estephaneamilar6855

I know that you’re doing an old songs marathon.

@felipefelix9428

HAHAHAHAHA YES !

@forkyfork

Pixie Lott is so timeless.

@dinasilva9263

True 😉

@mon1519

got me

@nj9177

Look how did you knoWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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@sandra98facebook

its been so many years how could I forget about this iconic song

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