Mamma
peter and wolf Lyrics
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We had the music in our hands
The drops of rain, became a river
And now it's time to end this dance
So thank you
My mamma said that the best thing in life
Was getting me
Else in this world baby
My mamma said that she would give her
Life up for me
My mamma said that the worst thing in life
Is getting used
To loving somebody higher than anything
Else in this world baby
Knowing you're going to
Knowing you're going to, lose it all
Mamma don't leave, don't go
Don't run, don't hide, don't cry
Don't ever feel scared now
Mamma just crossed just crossed
To the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
Circling protons, all vibrations
Circling neutrons, all vibrations
Mamma just crossed just crossed to the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
And now you're lying there, taking your last breath
I'm holding back the tears, Oh mamma don't die
My mamma said
Mamma hold on, give in, let go
Release yourself from everything out there
Mamma just crossed just crossed
To the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
Circling electrons, all vibrations
Circling electrons, all vibrations
Mamma just crossed just crossed to the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
And now you're lying there, taking your last breath
I'm holding back the tears, Oh mamma don't die
My mamma said
These lyrics by Peter and Wolf's song "Mamma" touch on various themes such as life, love, loss, and grief. The opening verse speaks to the idea of pursuing one's dreams and making them a reality, only to see them come to an end at some point. The reference to "drops of rain" becoming a river symbolizes the gradual accumulation of success, leading to a point where it's time to move on. The phrase "So thank you" at the end of the verse acknowledges the journey and expresses gratitude for the experience.
The middle section of the song evokes a different emotion altogether. Here, the lyrics reflect on the love and sacrifice of a mother. The lyrics "The best thing in life was getting me" and "The worst thing in life is getting used to loving somebody higher than anything else in this world" show the love and attachment that exists between a mother and child. The song acknowledges that the loss of a loved one is inevitable, but the pain and grief felt when that happens can be intense and difficult.
The final verse talks about the cross-over of a mother to another world. The lyrics become more abstract, bringing in elements of physics through the reference to protons, neutrons, and electrons. The notion of a "parallel world" and the "multiverse" speak to the idea of multiple dimensions, maybe even an after-life. The final plea by the singer to his mother not to die is heart-wrenching and adds to the poignant tone of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
We dreamed a dream, woke up and lived it
We had a vision for our lives, worked hard for it, and achieved it
We had the music in our hands
We had a talent that we developed and enjoyed together
The drops of rain, became a river
Small successes led to bigger accomplishments
And now it's time to end this dance
Our time together has come to its natural end
So thank you
We are grateful for the experiences we shared
My mamma said that the best thing in life
Was getting me
And loving somebody higher than anything
Else in this world baby
My mamma said that she would give her
Life up for me
My mother taught me that the greatest joy in life is having and loving your child above all else, and that she would make any sacrifice for me
My mamma said that the worst thing in life
Is getting used
To loving somebody higher than anything
Else in this world baby
Knowing you're going to
Knowing you're going to, lose it all
My mother warned me that the hardest thing in life is to love someone deeply, knowing that you will eventually lose them
Mamma don't leave, don't go
Don't run, don't hide, don't cry
Don't ever feel scared now
Please stay with me mom, don't leave me. Don't run or hide from your destiny. Don't cry or be scared
Mamma just crossed just crossed
To the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
Circling protons, all vibrations
Circling neutrons, all vibrations
Mamma just crossed just crossed to the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
And now you're lying there, taking your last breath
I'm holding back the tears, Oh mamma don't die
My mother just passed away and I imagine that she entered a parallel world or multiverse, being surrounded by energy and all vibrations. She is taking her last breath and I don't want her to leave me
Mamma hold on, give in, let go
Release yourself from everything out there
Mamma just crossed just crossed
To the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
Circling electrons, all vibrations
Circling electrons, all vibrations
Mamma just crossed just crossed to the parallel world
She crossed she crossed to the multiverse
And now you're lying there, taking your last breath
I'm holding back the tears, Oh mamma don't die
Mom, hold on to your energy and let go of your physical body. Release yourself from this world and embrace the next. I imagine mom crossed over to a parallel world or multiverse where electrons are all around, and she's leaving as I'm holding back my tears, wishing she wouldn't go
My mamma said
My mother's words and teachings have guided me through life and will continue to do so even after her passing
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL JONZUN, PETER WOLF
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