For Mama
A Promise Kept: A Son's Tribute to Mama
Lyrics
She said my son I beg of you
Expressing a plea from the mother to her son.
I have a wish that must come true
The mother has a wish that she wants fulfilled.
The last thing you can do
Highlighting the son's responsibility as the last thing he can do for his mother.
For mama
Reiteration of the request for the son to do something significant for his mother.
Please promise me that you will stay
The son is asked to promise to stay and fulfill the mother's role in her absence.
And take my place while I'm away
Specifically, the son is requested to care for the children and provide them with love.
And give the children love each day
Continuation of the mother's request for the son to care for the children.
I had to cry what could I say?
The son expresses emotional difficulty, having to cry in response to the mother's request.
How hard I tried to find the words
The son struggled to find the right words to respond to his mother.
I prayed she would not see me cry
He prayed not to show his emotions (cry) in front of his mother.
So much to say that should be heard
There is a lot to say, but time is limited as it's time to say goodbye to the mother.
But only time to say goodbye to mama
Highlighting the emotional farewell to the mother.
They say in time that you will forget
Despite the passage of time, the son still feels the pain of the mother's absence.
Yet still today my eyes are wet
The son's eyes still get wet, indicating enduring sadness.
I tell myself to smile for Mama
The son encourages himself to smile in honor of his mother.
Now soon there'll be another spring
Anticipation of another spring, a metaphor for the passing of time.
And I will start remembering
The son will begin to remember his mother as time goes on.
The way she loved to hear us sing
Recollection of the mother's love for hearing the family sing.
Her favourite song 'Ave Maria'
Reference to the mother's favorite song, 'Ave Maria.'
Ave Maria
Repetition of 'Ave Maria,' emphasizing its significance.
The children all have grown up now
Reflection on the grown-up status of the children.
I kept my promise to mama
The son has kept his promise to his mother.
I cannot guide them anymore
The son acknowledges his limitations in guiding the children further.
I've done my best all for mama
The son affirms that he has done his best for his mother.
Ave Maria
Reiteration of the significance of 'Ave Maria.'
Still this seems so very small
Despite efforts, the son feels that what he has done is small compared to what the mother did for him.
For all
Expressing gratitude and recognition for all the mother did.
She did for me
Emphasizing the magnitude of the mother's contributions.
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