Ryan grew up on a horse farm in Ocala, Florida. He moved to Nashville when he was 18 and learned the ins and outs of the music industry at Belmont University. He then experienced the management side of the business when he hit the road as a tour manager for Jason Aldean.
But management is not Ryan’s dream…entertaining is. He continues to perform and has done so in front of countless strangers-turned-fans across the Southeast. That's what having a voice that industry leaders describe as amazing, infectious and, most importantly, unique will accomplish.
His voice and talent are well defined in his new project, Dreams. It's adventurous in "Slide," heartbroken in "If I Didn't Feel" and unwavering in "Don't Turn Around.” Ryan describes this project as “everything I’ve been working for…it has my style, sound, and the positive message I want people to hear.”
Mama's Boy
Ryan griffin Lyrics
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Always flip it ′round backwards
And I think it's kinda funny
You act tough when you get hurt
You′re just like me
The apple don't fall far from the tree
But the best parts of you, nah, boy
You don't get ′em from me
The way you talk with your hands
The way you laugh when you dance
How you can′t stay mad, yeah
You're your mama′s boy
You don't hold nothing back
And you love with all you have
I know you wanna be just like me
But thank God your heart′s like your mama's, boy
Oh, like your mama′s, boy
You get your outside from me
A little party that don't stop
You love to drive your mama crazy
Just a chip off the old block
You always sing (always sing)
Your old heart out from the backseat
But the best parts of you
Nah, boy, you don't get ′em from me
The way you talk with your hands
The way you laugh when you dance
How you can′t stay mad, yeah
You're your mama′s boy
You don't hold nothing back
And you love with all you have
I know you wanna be just like me
But thank God your heart′s like your mama's, boy
Oh, like your mama′s, boy
I'll teach you everything I know, boy (everything I know, boy)
I'll do the best I can (the best I can)
But as long as you love like your mama
You′ll be a good man (be a good man)
I′ll pray you understand
You're just like me
The apple don′t fall far from the tree
But the best parts of you, nah, boy
You don't get ′em from me
The way you talk with your hands
The way you laugh when you dance
How you can't stay mad, yeah
You′re your mama's boy
You don't hold nothing back
And you love with all you have
I know you wanna be just like me
But thank God your heart′s like your mama′s, boy (boy)
Oh, like your mama's, boy
Oh, like your mama′s, boy
Oh, like your mama's, boy
The song "Mama's Boy" by Ryan Griffin is a heartwarming tribute to a father-son relationship, where the father acknowledges the similarities and differences between him and his son. The lyrics are full of praise and admiration for the boy, who shares some of his father's traits but has also inherited some of his mother's best qualities. The song starts with the father noticing how the son wears his hat in the same way as he does, but goes on to highlight the son's unique qualities. The emotional core of the song lies in the father's acknowledgement that, in many ways, his son is better than him.
As the song progresses, the father points out how his son's mannerisms are different from his own, and how the son's ability to love unconditionally is something he has inherited from his mother. The song ends with the father promising to teach his son everything he knows and hoping that his son will continue to love like his mother, thus becoming a good man.
Overall, the song "Mama's Boy" celebrates the beauty of a father-son relationship and the importance of a mother's love in shaping a child's character. It is a touching reminder that while children may inherit some traits from their parents, they also have unique qualities that make them special.
Line by Line Meaning
You wear your hat like your daddy
You emulate your father in small ways, like wearing your hat in a similar way to his
Always flip it ′round backwards
You have a particular way of wearing your hat, always flipping it backwards
And I think it's kinda funny
It amuses me to see you copying your father's hat style
You act tough when you get hurt
You put on a brave face when you are in pain
You′re just like me
You and I have many similarities
The apple don't fall far from the tree
Children often resemble their parents in various ways
But the best parts of you, nah, boy
Despite being similar to me, you have some qualities that I don't posses that make you unique and special
You don't get ′em from me
I didn't pass on those good qualities to you, they came from somewhere else
The way you talk with your hands
You use hand gestures when you speak
The way you laugh when you dance
Your laughter when you dance is unique and joyful
How you can′t stay mad, yeah
You don't hold grudges and anger for long
You′re your mama′s boy
You have a strong bond with your mother and share many of her qualities
You don't hold nothing back
You express yourself without reservation
And you love with all you have
You have a big heart and love deeply
I know you wanna be just like me
You admire and aspire to be like me
But thank God your heart′s like your mama's, boy
It's a relief that you also have qualities from your mother that make you a kind and loving person
You get your outside from me
Your physical appearance and demeanor resemble me
A little party that don't stop
You enjoy having fun and being social, like me
You love to drive your mama crazy
You have a playful and mischievous streak that delights and frustrates your mother
Just a chip off the old block
You are a lot like me, in terms of personality and behavior
You always sing (always sing)
Your love for singing is a constant and defining trait
Your old heart out from the backseat
You sing passionately and wholeheartedly from the backseat of the car
I'll teach you everything I know, boy (everything I know, boy)
I will pass on all my knowledge and wisdom to you
I'll do the best I can (the best I can)
I will do my utmost to be a good teacher and role model for you
But as long as you love like your mama
As long as you have the capacity to love deeply and unconditionally like your mother, you will be a good person
You′ll be a good man (be a good man)
You have the potential to become a good, respectable man because of the love you possess
I′ll pray you understand
I hope you come to understand and appreciate the message and emotions behind this song
Oh, like your mama's, boy
The qualities you share with your mother are beloved and appreciated
Contributed by Chloe H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jewelbox39
I love this song.... my son passed away but he was totally a mama's boy... he was so sweet... he is so missed everyday! Thank you for this beautiful song💜
@JustMemories3339
My deepest condolences on your loss.
@inspirationworks8357
My heart goes out to you. 💗
@jgjjh4428
I can honestly relate completely! And I sometimes just listen to this song to get visuals of my son who also passed away.... I cry and smile at the same time. Sending prayers your way and hope God sends you peace! I'm So sorry for your loss!🙏
@urfav._Maliya
God bless you♥️ don’t worry he’s in a great place with the one and only JESUS!
@Karen-wy1ro
I fell bad im listening to it now
@jennieutting1314
I'v been raising my autistic son as a single mum for 7yrs, hes 11 now.
The kid is the image of his dad but wears his heart on his sleeve, laughs & loves like his mumma. 100% mumma's boy 💙
@4470dani
Heard this song on tik tok yesterday, on Mother’s Day. I have 2 boys and so thankful for this song! So I went and made a tik tok for my little guys 💙💙
@OnlyHizzBoo
All I know is that I want our son to grow up happy & have a good heart, he's a lot like his daddy, but I hope that my good heart & qualities follow him thru his life. I love our 5 year old son, more then anyone knows. All I can do is show him the best I know how, I love u baby Boo!
@ImaniBrooksimb
I’m 20 weeks pregnant. This is my first pregnancy and I just found out yesterday that I’m carrying a boy..
💙👶🏽
I’m already so in love with him.