Oh Mama
Longing for Shelter: A Cry for Freedom
Lyrics
Can't hide it, can't fight it, it's a feeling stronger than I am
Expressing inability to conceal or resist a powerful emotion that surpasses personal strength.
I've tried it, denied it, but it's coming back to haunt me now
Acknowledging past attempts to reject or ignore the emotion, but it's returning to trouble the individual.
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, don't leave me here on my own
An emotional plea to the speaker's mother, requesting not to be left alone.
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama don't leave me here all alone
Repetition of the plea for the mother's presence, emphasizing the fear of being deserted.
Why don't you take me in your arms, and carry me to a place where I wanna be
Desire for maternal comfort and a wish to be taken to a preferable, desired place.
Far away from here, to a place where I'm free, 'cause here I'm scared
Expressing a desire to escape the current state of fear and confinement to find freedom elsewhere.
Can't hold it, control it, it's a feeling stronger than I am
Reiteration of the overwhelming nature of the emotion that cannot be contained or managed.
I've told it, cajoled it, but it's coming back to haunt me now
Acknowledging efforts to disclose or influence the emotion, but it's returning to haunt the individual.
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, don't leave me here on my own
Repetition of the emotional plea to the mother, highlighting the vulnerability of being alone.
Oh mama, oh mama, oh mama, don't leave me here all alone
Reiterating the plea for maternal presence, underscoring the fear of isolation.
Why don't you take me in your arms, and carry me to a place where I wanna be
Continued desire for the mother's embrace and a plea to be taken to a place of comfort and preference.
Far away from here, to a place where I'm free, 'cause here I'm scared
Repeating the wish to be far away from the current fearful situation and to find freedom elsewhere.
Why don't you take me in your arms, and carry me to a place where I wanna be
Restating the desire for maternal comfort and the need to be transported to a place of emotional well-being.
Far away from here, to a place where I'm free, 'cause here I'm scared
Reiterating the longing for escape from the current fear and a plea for freedom in a more desirable place.
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