Mama
The Glorious Sons Lyrics


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Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Livin' life like a heart attack
When the blood starts pumpin' you can't go back
And I've never met a women I've loved that I don't know
Darlin' what you waiting for that old blue Toyota's outside the door
Put it in drive I'm by your side
Just a ride
You take me places my heart hides

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Livin' life in the eastern breeze it gets harder and harder
To leave your seat
You get caught in the cover like the sun gets caught in the heat
Darlin' what you waiting for that old blue Toyota's outside the door
Put it in drive I'm by your side
You take me places my heart hides

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river




Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Overall Meaning

The Glorious Sons' song "Mama" tells a story of a man who is a self-proclaimed sinner for love. He sings to his mother about his wild and adventurous life, telling her that he is living life like a heart attack, constantly on the edge and full of adrenaline. He confesses that he has never met a woman he loved and did not know, implying that he has been with many women but has not found true love yet. However, he urges his partner to take a chance on him and to leave everything behind, as he promises to take her on a ride and show her the hidden parts of his heart.


The song's lyrics evoke a feeling of freedom and recklessness, as the singer seems to be enjoying the thrill of living life without any restrictions. The mother figure in the song may symbolize the singer's conscience, as he explains his choices to her and seeks her approval. The line "livin' life in the eastern breeze, it gets harder and harder to leave your seat" suggests that the singer is aware of the consequences of his actions but cannot resist the temptation to keep moving forward.


Overall, "Mama" is a song about following one's heart, taking risks, and not being afraid to make mistakes. It is an ode to the joys and pains of love, and a reminder that sometimes the best things in life come from taking a leap of faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh mama, down by the river
The singer addresses his mother, who is physically down by the river


Oh, you know I'm a sinner
The singer acknowledges to his mother that he has committed sins


Oh, a sinner for love
The singer specifically cites love as the cause of his sins


Livin' life like a heart attack
The singer lives his life with the same intensity as a heart attack


When the blood starts pumpin' you can't go back
Once excitement and passion sets in, it's difficult to turn back from its effects


And I've never met a women I've loved that I don't know
The singer has only fallen in love with women he doesn't really know


Darlin' what you waiting for that old blue Toyota's outside the door
The singer urges his lover to come with him by reminding her that his car is waiting


Put it in drive I'm by your side
The singer is ready to be with his lover as they take off in the car


Just a ride
The singer emphasizes that their time together is just a start and they have more to experience


You take me places my heart hides
The singer feels that being with his lover takes him to places within himself that he tries to hide


Livin' life in the eastern breeze it gets harder and harder
The singer remarks on the challenges and difficulties of living in the eastern part of their country


To leave your seat
The singer finds it hard to step away from where he's at right now


You get caught in the cover like the sun gets caught in the heat
The singer feels he's enveloped in something that's hard to break away from, like the sun is enveloped in heat


Oh mama, down by the river
The singer repeats the beginning of the song to remind us of his mother


Oh, you know I'm a sinner
The singer repeats his acknowledgement of his sins


Oh, a sinner for love
The singer repeats that love is the reason for his sins


Oh mama, down by the river
The repetition of the song's first line returns us to the singer's mother


Oh mama, down by the river
The singer reprises the repeated lines, emphasizing their importance


Oh, you know I'm a sinner
The singer repeats his acknowledgement of the sins he's committed


Oh, a sinner for love
The singer repeats the idea that his love has driven him to commit these sins




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brett Emmons, Jay Emmons, Chris Huot, Adam Paquette, Andrew Young

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Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Livin' life like a heart attack
When the blood starts pumpin' you can't go back
And I've never met a women I've loved that I don't know
Darlin' what you waiting for that old blue Toyota's outside the door
Put it in drive I'm by your side
Just a ride
You take me places my heart hides

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Livin' life in the eastern breeze it gets harder and harder
To leave your seat
You get caught in the cover like the sun gets caught in the heat
Darlin' what you waiting for that old blue Toyota's outside the door
Put it in drive I'm by your side
You take me places my heart hides

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love

Oh mama, down by the river
Oh, you know I'm a sinner
Oh, a sinner for love



All comments from YouTube:

@davidbroome4014

I heard this gorgeous song for the firs time yesterday and it nearly brought me to tears . Asuper song comes along so rarley these days but it restores my faith in rock and roll.These guys are superb.

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