Twelfth song on Raury’s debut album. It’s a tribute to his mother, thanking her for everything and telling her that he is alright.
Also the start of the song sounds a bit like bohemian rapsody by queen. Maybe Raury got his inspiration from them?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3_0Pky8vVg
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[Verse 1]
Mama, don't you worry
I'll be okay, I'll be alright
When the Sun sets, don't you hurry
To feel I don't think of you when I am gone
And I cannot pick up my phone
[Chorus]
I love you, mama
Love you, mama
I love you, mama
Mama
[Verse 2]
Mama (mama) your boy's a man now
I guess I grew up too fast, up too fast (fast)
Mama (mama) you can smile now
Just wanted to make you glad I'll never be like my dad
[Chorus]
I'll love you better, better
I'll love you better, love you better
[Verse 3]
Mama you don't gotta cry no more
Up beyond the heavens, to the sky we go
Mama I don't wanna lose my mind no more
Where we're gonna be tomorrow, I don't know
Mama you don't gotta cry this year
You don't gotta work a 9 to 5 this year
[Bridge]
Every little thing'll be alright, my dear
Every little thing'll be alright, my dear
My dear, alright, my dear
Oh my dear
Be alright, my dear
Oh my dear
Be alright, my dear
My dear
Right, my... my dear
[Outro]
Mama, was born in Georgia
Didn't know she would bring me unto the world
Well mama, mama, mama, mama, mama, mama
Your child's a warrior
Mama, mama, mama, mama, mama, mama....
Mama was written by Raury.
Mama was produced by Jacknife Lee.