Mama Said
Lukas Graham
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When mama said that is was okay Mama said that is was quite alright Our kind of people had a bed for the night And it was okay Mama told us that 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 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 is 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 I might 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 (ha ha) Mama said that is 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 And old friend can give advice When new friends only know the half story That's why I always keep them tight And why I'm okay I said I'm okay You know what my mama said? You know what she told me? Mama said that is 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 that 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 is was okay Babada baba Babada baba Babada baba My mama said that is was okay Babada baba Babada baba Babada baba My mama said that is was okay
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Written by: Christopher Brown, Martin Charnin, Lukas Forchhammer, Stefan Forrest, Morten Ristorp Jensen, Morten Pilegaard, Charles Strouse
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Mama Said" by Lukas Graham was released in 2014. It's a song that Lukas Graham penned as a tribute to his mother, hence the title.
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AlbumThis song can be found on Lukas Graham's second studio album, which is self-titled.
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Music Video ReleaseThe music video for "Mama Said" was released on Youtube on the official channel of Lukas Graham on October 23, 2015.
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Chart Performance"Mama Said" dominated charts across the globe, peaking at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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SamplingThe song "Mama Said" features a sample from "It's the Hard Knock Life" from the musical Annie, demonstrating Lukas Graham's appreciation for various genres and forms of music.
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CertificationsIt received a Double Platinum certification in the United States and also went Platinum in Italy, Canada, and New Zealand.
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ThemeThe lyrics of the song reflect on Lukas Graham's upbringing in Christiania, a commune in Copenhagen, Denmark, and his mother's words of wisdom on life's twists and turns.
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Musical StyleAlthough Lukas Graham is often categorized as pop and soul, "Mama Said" reflects a bit of hip-hop influence, demonstrating the band's diverse musical influences.
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Live PerformancesLukas Graham has performed "Mama Said" live at many events, including on television shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Impact"Mama Said" has been used in several TV shows, movie trailers, commercials, and even video games, testifying to its wide-reaching impact and popularity.
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