There are also several other artists performing under this name:
1. Ruben is a band out of Stillwater Minnesota. The have been together for nearly a decade, making rock 'n roll.
2. Ruben is a Dutch DJ, and one of the founders of Streamingbeats.com +
3. Ruben is the name of a danish radio-show which aired every morning in 2002
Mama Don't Know
Ruben Lyrics
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I'm rotting in my desire
Throw body bags in the fire
I'm a pathological liar
I put on a show
My halo is a barbed wire
My heart is in a web of spiders
But my mama don't know
'Cause it's better don't you see
To cry in the V.I.P.
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
I drink and I smoke
I wallow in highs and benders
In cigarette ash and ember
Like a 27-Club member
The feeling is gone
I'm numbing out all my senses
The evil within is endless
I'm everything I ever resented
But my mama don't know
'Cause it's better don't you see
To cry in the V.I.P.
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
'Cause it's better don't you see
To cry in the V.I.P.
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like ayy ayy
I'm fine
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry, oh
Mama, mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Don't worry, no
Mama, mama don't worry, no
The lyrics to Ruben's song "Mama Don't Know" are quite raw and deal with the difficulties of addiction and pretending to be okay when really struggling. The opening line, "My mama don't know," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as Ruben describes his personal struggles with addiction, being a pathological liar, and feeling numb inside. He also describes how he puts on a show for others, hiding his true emotions and feelings behind a facade of being "fine" and drinking and smoking to numb his pain.
Throughout the song, Ruben describes the feeling of being "rotting in my desire," and the struggles with balancing his inner demons and what he believes are societal expectations. He talks about the allure of wealth, even though it only serves to make him feel worse about himself, leading to him feeling like he is a "27-Club member" who will die young. Despite all of this, Ruben reassures his mother that she doesn't need to worry about him and that he is okay, even though the reality may be much different.
Overall, "Mama Don't Know" is a powerful song that accurately captures the struggles of addiction, mental health, and the pressures of being young in today's society. It portrays a sense of hopelessness and a fear of failure, while also illustrating the importance of putting on a brave face for those around us.
Line by Line Meaning
My mama don't know
I am keeping a secret from my mother
I'm rotting in my desire
I am consumed by my cravings
Throw body bags in the fire
I have a self-destructive attitude
I'm a pathological liar
I habitually lie
I put on a show
I pretend to be someone I'm not
My halo is a barbed wire
I have a dark side despite appearing good
My heart is in a web of spiders
I am trapped in a dangerous situation
And the angel on my shoulder is tired
Even my conscience is exhausted by my behavior
But my mama don't know
My mother is unaware of my problems
'Cause it's better don't you see
I believe it's easier to pretend I'm okay
To cry in the V.I.P.
To suffer in luxury
Like ayy ayy
Like it's no big deal
I'm fine
I am not as okay as I sound
And it feels better to be down
I'd rather be sad
When money is all around
As long as I have money
I drink and I smoke
I engage in unhealthy habits
I wallow in highs and benders
I indulge in excess
In cigarette ash and ember
In the remnants of my vice
Like a 27-Club member
Like I don't plan to live past 27 years old
The feeling is gone
I am numbed to emotions
I'm numbing out all my senses
I am losing the ability to feel
The evil within is endless
My problems seem insurmountable
I'm everything I ever resented
I have become my own worst enemy
But my mama don't know
I have not confided in my mother
But mama don't worry
Don't worry about me, Mom
Mama, mama don't worry
I am reassuring my mother
Mama don't worry, no
You have nothing to be concerned about
Don't worry, no
Trust me and let it go
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Fredrik Dagenborg, Ruben Markussen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1]
My mama don't know
I'm rotting in my desire
Throw body bags in the fire
I'm a pathological liar
I put on a show
My halo is a barbed wire
My heart is in a web of spiders
And the angel on my shoulder is tired
But my mama don't know
[Chorus]
Cause it's better, don't you see?
To cry in the VIP
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
Ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh)
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
[Verse 2]
I drink and I smoke
I wallow in highs and benders
In cigarette ash and amber
Like a 27-Club member
The feeling is gone
I'm numbing out all my senses
The evil within is endless
I'm everything I ever resented
But my mama don't know
(Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
[Chorus]
Cause it's better, don't you see?
To cry in the VIP
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
Ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh)
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
[Post-Chorus]
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry
[Chorus]
Cause it's better, don't you see?
To cry in the VIP
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
And it feels better to be down
When money is all around
Like, "Ayy-yiy, I'm fine"
Ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh), ooh (Ooh)
[Post-Chorus]
But mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry, no (Don't worry)
Mama, mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Mama don't worry
Mama don't worry, no
Don't worry, no
Mama, Mama
Don't worry, no
โญ VIDEO OFICIAL Y LETRA/OFFICIAL VIDEO AND LYRICS: ๐ https://www.letradetucancion.com/2021/02/letra-mama-dont-know-ruben.html
Ruben
Thank you guys for checking out the music video! Let me know what you think of it, I kinda went all out on this one hehe
Aishwarya S
New sensation! I have added it to my favourite song in Spotify.๐
I like the music video but I'm little scared to see cockroaches run on you. ๐
Nouri
Bothing new just another amazing song โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธlove you
tome ahmed
Love you man
Martino Doni Armwrestling
Dudeeeeeee what an amazing quality, and so little recognition. Sad
Adele Kaasa
Ruben jeg syntes videoen รฅ sangen er helt sykt bra! Jeg har en spilleliste av bare din musikk รฅ har lasta ned alle 3 ganger๐ jeg klarer ikke รฅ vente til det blir konserter igjen. Musikken รฅ videoene dine fรฅr fram en helt spesielt mending, sรฅ hvis du har opplevd det samme sรฅ gรฅr det ikke an รฅ holde til bakke tรฅrende๐ du har gjort en sรฅ sykt bra jobb med denne sangen. Prรธver รฅ overbevise helle klassen om hvor fantastisk du erโค๏ธ
thelastsliceofpizza
Ruben is seriously underrated. He deserves more recognition. His songs are just incredible.
Martino Doni Armwrestling
Period
Gabriela C.
I've been saying it....
Reem
it already sounds incredible omg youโre going to shake the music industry with this one I can feel it