Mama Said
Mama Said

Lukas Graham - Mama Said Lyrics

Growing up with love and support can make all the difference in the world. This song reflects Lukas Graham's nostalgic journey through his childhood, highlighting the wisdom and comfort his parents provided despite their modest means. His mother reassured him… Read more

Jul 24, 2015
2K
Mama Said Music Video

Mama Said Lyrics

When mama said that it was okay
Mama said that it was quite alright
Our kind of people had a bed for the night
And it was okay
Mama told us we were good kids
And daddy told us never listen to the ones
Pointing nasty fingers and making fun
'Cause we were good kids

Remember asking both my mom and dad
Why we never travelled to exotic lands
We only ever really visit' friends
Nothing to tell when the summer ends
We never really went buying clothes
Folks were passing on the stuff in plenty loads
New shoes once a year and then
Out to play ball so we could ruin them

When mama said that it was okay
Mama said that it was quite alright
Our kind of people had a bed for the night
And it was okay
Mama told us we were good kids
And daddy told us never listen to the ones
Pointing nasty fingers and making fun
'Cause we were good kids

Don't get me wrong I didn't have it bad
I got enough lovin' from my mom and dad
But I don't think they really understood
When I said that I wanted to deal in Hollywood
I told 'em I'd be singing on TV
The other kids were calling me a wannabe
The older kids they started bugging me

But now they're all standing right in front of me
When Mama said that it was okay
Mama said that it was quite alright
Our kind of people had a bed for the night
And it was okay
Mama told us we were good kids
And daddy told us never listen to the ones
Pointing nasty fingers and making fun
'Cause we were good kids

I know which place I'm from
I know my home
When I'm in doubt and struggling
That's where I'll go
An old friend can give advice
When new friends only know a half story
That's why I always keep 'em tight
And why I'm okay
I said I'm okay
You know what my mama said?

You know what she told me?
My mama said that it was okay
Mama said that it was quite alright
Our kind of people had a bed for the night
And it was okay
Mama told us we were good kids
And daddy told us never listen to the ones
Pointing nasty fingers and making fun

'Cause we were good kids
My mama said that it was okay
Babada baba
Babada babada baba
Babada babada baba
My mama said that it was okay
Babada baba
Babada babada baba
Babada babada baba
My mama said that it was okay

Writer(s): Christopher Brown, Martin Charnin, Lukas Forchhammer, Stefan Forrest, Morten Ristorp Jensen, Morten Pilegaard, Charles Strouse
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

Attach an image to this thought

Drag image here or click to upload image

What is the Meaning of Mama Said?

Growing up with love and support can make all the difference in the world. This song reflects Lukas Graham's nostalgic journey through his childhood, highlighting the wisdom and comfort his parents provided despite their modest means. His mother reassured him that their way of life was perfectly fine, emphasizing values over material wealth. His father's advice to ignore negativity and stay true to oneself echoes throughout the lyrics. The song celebrates resilience, family bonds, and staying grounded, even when chasing big dreams like making it in Hollywood. Ultimately, it's a heartwarming reminder that love, encouragement, and knowing where you come from are what truly matter.

End of content

That's all we got for #

Latest Blog Posts
Lyrics Discussions
by Steffany Gretzinger ft. Bobby Strand

1

174
Hot Songs

5

2K
Recent Blog Posts