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Crazy Mama
Redbone Lyrics


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Crazy mama, where you been so long

Crazy mama, where you been so long

You′ve been hiding out, I know that's true

Crazy mama, I sure need you

Crazy mama, where you been so long

Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby

Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby

Lord mercy, I can not see, crazy mama coming back to me

Crazy mama, where you been so long
Crazy mama
Crazy mama
Crazy mama
Crazy mama
Crazy mama, where you been so long
Been so long
Crazy mama
Crazy mama, where you been so long
Lord mercy
Crazy mama, where you been so long
Crazy mama, where you been so long

Overall Meaning

The song "Crazy Mama" by Redbone is about a man who is waiting for his lover, the crazy mama, to return after a long absence. He is standing on the corner, hoping to catch a glimpse of her, but he cannot see her. He needs her back in his life, despite her craziness. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, which adds to the sense of longing and desperation in the song.


The term "crazy mama" is commonly used in blues and rock 'n' roll music to refer to a wild or unpredictable woman. It is unclear whether the woman in this song is actually crazy, or if the singer is using the term in a more affectionate or playful way. However, the repeated chorus line, "crazy mama, where you been so long," suggests that the man is deeply in love with her and misses her greatly.


Overall, "Crazy Mama" is a straightforward blues rock song about love, longing, and the frustration of waiting for someone to return. The catchy chorus and repetitive lyrics make it easy to sing along to, and the bluesy guitar riffs and driving rhythm give it a classic rock sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Crazy mama, where you been so long
Asking a woman who has been away for a long time where she has been hiding


You've been hiding out, I know that's true
Confirming that the woman has not been around and speculating that she has been intentionally avoiding contact


Crazy mama, I sure need you
Expressing a deep desire for the woman to return and be present in the person's life


Standing on the corner, looking for you, baby
Describing the person's actions of waiting and hoping for the woman to return


Lord mercy, I can not see, crazy mama coming back to me
Expressing uncertainty and doubt that the woman will actually return


Been so long
Expressing how much time has passed since the woman has been gone


Crazy mama
Addressing the woman using a common nickname or affectionate term


Lord mercy
Using a southern expression to convey surprise or shock at the situation




Writer(s): J. J. Cale

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Comments from YouTube:

@susanh.3340

very amazing. I hear this band the first time at 1972. Great Band.

@channelseeker7

First I heard of this song, but definitely Pat Vegas, very Cajun sound. Thanks for sharing.

@Kim_in_Cali

Love this song ❤

@bobsteudler1784

thanks for sharing

@risingfr

That song, which is a cover of J.J. Cale, is available on a strange compilation for which they re-recorded 9 of their original songs, and covered 2 other songs. It's available here : http://www.deezer.com/album/554592

@chrishedenberg9354

I'm gonna need to go to the Lolly part of heaven when I die. I have some things to do with that hottie!

@Kim_in_Cali

Be right behind you!

@butchrillera3433

This isn't Redbone...

@2864spalmer

What make you think this isn't Redbone? Sounds to me just like the version on "The Best of Redbone" on Amazon Prime.

@adaescuecrew988

Pat Vagas singing not Lolly

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