Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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Sunday morning I heard mama pray
From a room I heard her say
"Good Lord help my son find his way"
"Lord he's just a country boy"
"Thinks the world is great big toy"
There ain't nothin' he can't do
If he wants to
He got himself a part time job
Saved his money and bought him a guitar
Played from sun up to sundown, hey, hey, hey

(He don't wanna) Go to schoool no more
Don't do his household chores
But I'm a hit, the neighbors biggest sound, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

(He's) Got some big ideas
He's talkin' 'bout leavin' here
Going to a place called New York City
And here's what he told me

Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go
Mama, (Yeah) I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go

Mama said, "My son, my son you're only sixteen"
"I know being a star is your dream"
"But I think it's time you stop all this foolin'"
"And get to your schoolin'"

Living in a state of frustration
Stop preachin' that education
'Cause this job is gonna make me a king
Above everything else, listen
Donned from head to toe
First class everywhere we go
Just give me a chance to do my thing

Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go
Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go
I can see it now

Champagne and caviar
Black limousine, chauffeured car
Trips all around the world
And I'll have my choice of any girl
People lined up as far as you can see
Standing in line just to see me
Money stacking up to the sky
There ain't nothin' that we can't buy
Have a little faith in me
Mama I'm sure that you will see that your son and his guitar
Are gonna go far

Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go
Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go




Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Let me go

Overall Meaning

The Jackson 5's song "Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing" tells the story of a young man from a rural area who dreams of becoming a successful musician. The song begins with the young man's mother praying for him and hoping that he finds his way in life. The young man has saved enough money to buy himself a guitar and plays it all day long. He has also gotten a part-time job to help him save money.


However, the young man no longer wants to go to school or do household chores, and his ambitions have him talking about leaving for New York City to pursue his dream of becoming a star. Despite his mother's concerns about his education, the young man is determined to make a name for himself in the music industry. He dreams of fame, fortune, and success, and believes that his talent will take him far.


The lyrics of "Mama I Gotta Brand New Thing" are a representation of the desire to achieve success against all odds. The young man's determination to succeed as a musician is what drives him forward, despite the obstacles that he faces along the way. Ultimately, the song is a testament to the power of perseverance, and the belief that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunday morning I heard mama pray
On a Sunday morning, I overheard my mother praying to God.


From a room I heard her say
She was in another room while she was praying.


"Good Lord help my son find his way"
She was asking God to help her son discover his true calling.


"Lord he's just a country boy"
She was referring to her son's upbringing in a rural area.


"Thinks the world is great big toy"
Her son has a youthful outlook on the world, believing it is there to be played with.


There ain't nothin' he can't do
In her opinion, there is nothing impossible for him to achieve.


If he wants to
As long as he desires it.


He got himself a part time job
He obtained a job to help finance his passion.


Saved his money and bought him a guitar
He saved enough money from his job to buy a guitar.


Played from sun up to sundown, hey, hey, hey
He played his guitar all day long.


(He don't wanna) Go to schoool no more
He doesn't want to go to school anymore.


Don't do his household chores
He doesn't do his chores at home.


But I'm a hit, the neighbors biggest sound, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
He has become the most popular musician in the neighborhood.


(He's) Got some big ideas
He has grand ambitions.


He's talkin' 'bout leavin' here
He is planning to leave his current place of residence.


Going to a place called New York City
He wants to go to New York City.


And here's what he told me
This is what he said:


Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Mom, I have a new opportunity, please don't deny me.


Let me go
Allow me to pursue it.


Mama, (Yeah) I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Mom, I have a new opportunity, please don't deny me.


Let me go
Allow me to pursue it.


Mama said, "My son, my son you're only sixteen"
Mom responded saying that her son is only 16 years old.


"I know being a star is your dream"
She understands that his dream is to become a famous musician.


"But I think it's time you stop all this foolin'"
She thinks her son is playing around too much.


"And get to your schoolin'"
She wants her son to focus on his education first.


Living in a state of frustration
He is dissatisfied with his current situation.


Stop preachin' that education
He has had enough of hearing the importance of education.


'Cause this job is gonna make me a king
He believes his music career will bring him wealth and power.


Above everything else, listen
He hopes his mother will hear him out.


Donned from head to toe
He will be dressed luxuriously.


First class everywhere we go
He intends to travel in style.


Just give me a chance to do my thing
He just wants his mother to give him a shot at his dreams.


I can see it now
He daydreams about the future.


Champagne and caviar
He will be living a life filled with luxury.


Black limousine, chauffeured car
He will ride in a fancy car with a driver.


Trips all around the world
He will travel to various parts of the world.


And I'll have my choice of any girl
He will have his pick of any girl he likes.


People lined up as far as you can see
His fans will gather to see him from far and near.


Standing in line just to see me
His fans will be waiting in line to see him.


Money stacking up to the sky
He will accumulate a lot of wealth.


There ain't nothin' that we can't buy
He will be able to afford anything.


Have a little faith in me
He hopes his mother will believe in him.


Mama I'm sure that you will see that your son and his guitar
Mom, you will soon realize that your son who plays the guitar will be successful.


Are gonna go far
He will achieve great success.


Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Mom, I have a new opportunity, please don't deny me.


Let me go
Allow me to pursue it.


Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Mom, I have a new opportunity, please don't deny me.


Let me go
Allow me to pursue it.


Mama, I gotta brand new thing don't say no
Mom, I have a new opportunity, please don't deny me.


Let me go
Allow me to pursue it.




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