Mama
Udo Lindenberg Lyrics


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Mama, du sollst doch nicht
um deinen Jungen weinen
Mama, uns wird das Schicksal
wieder uns vereinen

Ich werd es nie vergessen,
was ich an dir hab besessen
daß es auf Erden nur eine gibt,
die mich so heiß hat geliebt

Mama, und bringt das Leben
mir auch Kummer und Schmerz
Dann denk ich nur an dich
es betet dafür mit, oh Mama,
dein Herz

Tage der Jugend vergehen
schnell wird der Jüngling ein Mann
Träume der Jugend verwehen
dann fängt das Leben erst an
Mama ich will keine Träne sehn
wenn ich von dir dann muß gehn





Mama, du sollst...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Udo Lindenberg's song "Mama" reflect gratitude, love, and a longing for a mother's reassuring presence during life's trials and tribulations. The opening lines, "Mama, du sollst doch nicht um deinen Jungen weinen" ("Mother, you shouldn't weep for your boy"), emphasize the singer's devotion to his mother and how much he values her love and support. The second verse reflects on the singer's memories of his mother and how much he cherishes them, and despite the challenges and pains that life may bring, he finds solace in thinking of his mother's love and being reassured by it.


The third verse mentions the passage of time and how quickly youth fades into adulthood, and that although he will leave his mother's side, he doesn't want to see her cry. The chorus repeats the opening lines and emphasizes the bond between mother and child, and how the singer will always carry his mother's love with him.


Overall, "Mama" is a touching tribute to the relationship between a mother and her child, underscoring the deep emotional connection that exists between them.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, du sollst doch nicht um deinen Jungen weinen
Mother, you shouldn't cry about your boy leaving


Mama, uns wird das Schicksal wieder uns vereinen
Mother, fate will bring us back together again


Ich werd es nie vergessen, was ich an dir hab besessen
I'll never forget what I possessed in you


daß es auf Erden nur eine gibt, die mich so heiß hat geliebt
That there is only one on earth who loved me so intensely


Mama, und bringt das Leben mir auch Kummer und Schmerz
Mother, even if life brings me sorrow and pain


Dann denk ich nur an dich, es betet dafür mit, oh Mama, dein Herz
I'll only think of you, your heart prays for me, oh Mother


Tage der Jugend vergehen, schnell wird der Jüngling ein Mann
Days of youth pass, a young boy becomes a man quickly


Träume der Jugend verwehen, dann fängt das Leben erst an
Dreams of youth fade away, then life just begins


Mama ich will keine Träne sehn wenn ich von dir dann muß gehn
Mother, I don't want to see tears when I have to leave you




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