Mama Said
SHIRELLES (THE) Lyrics


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Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said)

I went walking the other day and
Everything was going fine
Met a little boy named Billy Joe
And then I almost lost my mind

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said

And then she said someone would look at me
Like I'm looking at you someday
Then I might find
I don't want you any old way but I don't worry 'causre

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said

My eyes are wide open
But all that I can see is
Chapel bells a-tollin'
For everyone but-a me but I don't worry 'cause

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this, my mama said

(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) don't you worry
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) don't you worry, now
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey)
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) mama said there'll be days like this
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) there'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) mama said there'll be days like this




(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) there'll be days like this, my mama said
(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) don't you worry

Overall Meaning

In "Mama Said," The Shirelles sing about the advice that their mothers gave them growing up. The chorus repeats the saying "Mama said there'll be days like this," emphasizing that there will be tough days but to not worry because it happens to everyone. The first verse sets up the story of the singer going for a walk and meeting a boy named Billy Joe, which leads to her almost losing her mind. This could suggest the difficulties of navigating relationships and the need to remember the advice from their mothers.


The second verse goes into more detail about the advice their mothers gave them about future relationships, preparing them for the possibility of a rejection or wanting to move on to someone else. The final verse describes the feeling of being left out of something, specifically mentioning the sound of chapel bells ringing for everyone but the singer. However, they do not worry because they remember their mother's words.


Overall, "Mama Said" is a song about relying on the wisdom and advice that their mothers gave them to navigate the ups and downs of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama said there'll be days like this
My mother warned me that there will be difficult days like this


There'll be days like this, mama said
My mother advised me that such days will occur


(Mama said, mama said)
My mother kept repeating her advice to me


I went walking the other day and
I took a stroll on a fine day


Everything was going fine
Everything was in order; there was no problem


Met a little boy named Billy Joe
I encountered a young boy whose name was Billy Joe


And then I almost lost my mind
And then something happened that almost drove me crazy


And then she said someone would look at me
My mother also warned me that someone will someday show interest in me


Like I'm looking at you someday
Just as I was looking at Billy Joe, someone would look at me in the same way someday


Then I might find
I might discover


I don't want you any old way but I don't worry 'cause
I won't accept you in any undesirable situation, but I'm not fretting about it because


My eyes are wide open
I am vigilant, paying attention to everything


But all that I can see is
However, all I can perceive is


Chapel bells a-tollin'
Marriage bells ringing


For everyone but-a me but I don't worry 'cause
Marriage ceremonies are taking place everywhere except for me, but I'm not concerned because


(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) don't you worry
My mother reassured me not to worry about such things


(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey) don't you worry, now
My mother encouraged me again not to fret


(Mama said, mama said, hey, hey)
My mother reiterated her advice


mama said there'll be days like this
My mother affirmed again that such days will exist


There'll be days like this, my mama said
My mother repeated that tough days like this are going to happen




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Written by: LUTHER DIXON, WILLIE DENSON

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@siemonjf

' Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this my mama said
(Mama said, mama said)

I went walking the other day
Everything was going fine
I met a little boy named Billy Joe
And then I almost lost my mind

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this

There'll be days like this my mama said
My eyes are wide open, but all that I can see is
Chapel bells are callin' for everyone but a me
But I don't worry 'cause

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this

There'll be days like this my mama said
And then she said someone will look at me
Like I'm looking at you one day, then I might find
I don't want it any old way, so I don't worry 'cause

Mama said there'll be days like this
There'll be days like this mama said
(Mama said, mama said)
Mama said there'll be days like this

There'll be days like this my mama said
Mama said, mama said
Hey, don't you worry
Mama said, mama said

Hey, don't you worry now
Mama said, mama said
Hey, hey...'
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@taino20

Mama said there would be days like this, but she didn't tell me there would be so many.

@timbread6279

Nice comment

@CheAshBri

I felt that

@alvaroakatico9188

If you’re going to rewrite the lyrics, you might as well finish. You’ve got a good start though 👏

@h0b0b0z0

"Mama said there'd be days like this, but I'm pissed cuz it stays like this" -Tupac

@zaosin9185

I felt that in my soul. hope you have better days dude

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@darealvortex5867

Whos here in 2024

@derekantoine4396

Me. ❤❤❤. We will never have this musical glory again, as was seen in the 1950s /& 1960's, and onwards. But we have the memories. Let's all remember the path that they laid, and carved out for the singer's, musicians, and groups, and band's of today. 🎉.🎉🎉.

@seanrichardson4065

Me

@liquidfirejonissoljourney

👋🏽 present.... Classic great tunes never die

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