I think Hollyn wrote this song because she felt like she was lost and she was in darkness and she needed help and there is nothing or no one that makes you feel safe and sound like your mama.
[Verse 1]
Hey mama
It's been a while since we've talked
But I all I really need right now is a voice to pull me out of the dark
Hey mama
I know we are worlds apart
But is there anything you can say to mend this broken heart
[Chorus]
Cause I'm feelin' all alone
My heart is longin' to be home
Hopin' I could catch you on the phone
[Verse 2]
Hey mama
So many questions on my mind
And if I could go back, oh
Yeah, I would hold the hands of time
Hey mama
I never thought I'd lose my way
But all I really want right now is to hear what you would say
You tell me baby hold on
After the dark comes a dawn
And there's a new sun risin', a new sun risin'
No matter when or where God will always hear your prayer
Yeah, He will always be, He will always be right there, yeah
[Chorus 2]
Cause I'm feelin' all alone
My heart is longin' to be home
Hopin' I could catch you on the phone
Oh, no, no, no
No, I'm feelin' down and out
Losin' myself in this big town
And I could use some you right now
[Verse 3]
Hey mama
It's been a while since we've talked
But I all I really need right now is a voice to pull me out of the dark
Hey mama
I know we are worlds apart
But you've always given me a place to open up my heart
Open up my heart, to open up my heart
Hey Mama was written by Dirty Rice & Joseph Prielozny & TobyMac & Hollyn.
Hey Mama was produced by Joseph Prielozny & Dirty Rice.