Mama Blues
Mama Blues Revelations: A Soul's Cry for Understanding
Lyrics
Look a here, Bill, I'd come to you one day
Expressing the intention to approach Bill at a certain time.
I was tryin' to make a way
Trying to find a solution or path forward in life.
And you was cryin' and you told me
Recalling a moment when Bill was crying and promised to reveal the reason for the tears.
One day you would tell me who you were cryin' for
Anticipating Bill's disclosure of the person he was crying for.
Who were you cryin' for?
Direct question seeking to know the person causing Bill's tears.
Mama, yeah
Addressing or referring to someone as "Mama."
What did you want with your mama?
Inquiring about Mama's desires or needs.
A drink of water, Mama
Expressing a specific request for a drink of water from Mama.
Well, go ahead and tell me how Mama treated you
Asking Mama to share her experiences and how she treated the speaker.
Mama, Mama, oh Mama
Repetition emphasizing the importance of Mama, questioning her intentions or demands.
Mama, Mama, Mama, oh Mama
-Mama, whoa, Mama, what you want from me?
-I want a drink of water, Mama
Reiterating the specific desire for a drink of water from Mama.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, Mama, whoa, what you want, son?
Mama inquiring about the son's needs or wishes.
I want a little drink of whiskey, Mama
Requesting a drink of whiskey from Mama.
Yes, I just wanna get drunk, Mama
Expressing the desire to become intoxicated or drunk.
Whoa, come staggerin' one more time
Suggesting a repetitive or habitual behavior related to staggering due to intoxication.
Mama, Mama, please ma'am answer me, Mama
Persistently seeking Mama's response or attention.
Thank you, Mama, thank you, Mama
Expressing gratitude and acknowledging Mama's response.
Thank you, Mama, for every little thing you did
Thanking Mama for all the things she has done, possibly implying both positive and negative actions.
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