Momma Don't Stop
Mama's Unstoppable Journey: A Rock n' Roll Tale
Lyrics
Well, I never thought I'd see you back
Expressing surprise at seeing someone return.
On my side of the railroad tracks
Referencing different social backgrounds, possibly a reunion.
Just blown in from Tokyo
Indicating the person's recent arrival from Tokyo.
Hangin' out at the rock n' roll show
Describing the person attending a rock and roll show.
You're lookin' for some kid to sign
Suggesting the person is scouting talent in the music industry.
Catchin' jive off the grapevine
Getting information through informal channels.
"Billboard's" runnin' a picture next week
Mentioning media coverage in "Billboard" magazine.
"Hits" applauds you on your winnin' streak
Recognizing the person's success in the music industry.
Never mind you're sleepin' alone
Acknowledging the person's loneliness despite success.
There's always someone else on the phone
Pointing out the constant presence of other relationships.
So momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Encouraging the person to continue their rock and roll lifestyle.
You might just find your heart has gone cold
Warning about the potential emotional detachment from rock and roll.
Momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Reiterating the encouragement to continue the rock and roll lifestyle.
All day long
Expressing admiration for the person's achievements.
I'm real impressed with the things that you've done
Highlighting the person's notable accomplishments.
Look how far this lady has come
Reflecting on the person's transformation and fame.
Used to be so quiet and sweet
Contrasting the past quiet demeanor with current fame.
Now your name's all over the street
Noting the widespread recognition of the person.
Used to charge it by the hour
Referencing a previous lifestyle of charging for services.
Now you own an apartment tower
Pointing out the person's current high-status living.
It's a shame about your former friends
Expressing regret about changing relationships for personal gain.
Everyone now is a means to an end
Highlighting a utilitarian approach to relationships.
Never mind you're livin' alone
Acknowledging the person's solitary living situation.
It's hard to get a scratch on the lovin' jones
Emphasizing the difficulty of finding genuine love.
So momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Encouraging the person to persist in the rock and roll lifestyle.
You might just find your little lost soul
Warning about potential loss of personal identity.
Momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Reiterating the encouragement to continue the rock and roll lifestyle.
All night long
Extending the encouragement to persist through the night.
It's so hard to be a woman today
Commenting on the challenges faced by women in contemporary society.
To get what you deserve
Asserting the need for women to receive deserved recognition.
It's not easy when you work this way
Highlighting the difficulty of achieving success in a demanding profession.
You have to keep a distant reserve
Emphasizing the necessity of maintaining emotional distance.
So momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Encouraging the person to persist in the rock and roll lifestyle.
You might just find your heart has gone cold
Reiterating the warning about potential emotional detachment.
So momma don't stop your rock n' roll
Reiterating the encouragement to continue the rock and roll lifestyle.
All night long
Emphasizing the persistence of the encouragement throughout the night.
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