About the song
Background
“Mama Come Quick” was released in 1993 on Toby Keith’s debut album, Should’ve Been a Cowboy. It quickly became a popular song, showcasing his signature blend of country rock and relatable storytelling.
Lyrics
The song follows a young boy who experiences two key moments where he calls out for his mom:
- Physical Injury: The first verse describes a childhood scrape, likely from playing too rough. The boy cries out, “Mama come quick, I think I hurt myself again,” highlighting the immediate need for comfort and security a mother provides.
- Emotional Hurt: The second verse delves deeper, mentioning “falling in love for the first time” and the pain of heartbreak. He pleads, “Mama come quick, don’t you see how much I still depend on you,” showcasing the lingering need for a mother’s support even as he grows older.
Themes
- Universal Childhood: The song captures the universal experience of childhood scrapes and heartaches, emphasizing the unwavering presence of a mother as a source of comfort and guidance.
- Enduring Dependence: Despite growing up, the lyrics suggest a lingering emotional dependence on a mother’s love and support, even for seemingly adult problems like heartbreak.
- Unconditional Love: The song implies a mother’s love as a constant, a safe haven regardless of the situation, physical or emotional.
Overall
“Mama Come Quick” is a lighthearted yet touching song that celebrates the special bond between a mother and child. It resonates with listeners of all ages who can relate to the comfort and security a mother provides throughout life.
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Lyrics
I straddled my bicycle when I was ten years oldI rode it up on Maxwell Hill where all the big boys goWay down at the bottom there’s a creek bed six feet wideIf you peddle fast enough you can make the other side
Mama come quick I think I fellAnd hurt myself againMama come quick you know too wellHow much I still depend on youPickin’ me up and dustin’ me offAnd sendin’ me on my way‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touch
I fell in love for the first time when I was almost grownI heard that love could hurt real bad, though I had not been shownEverybody told me she would only break my heartBut I wouldn’t listen to them ’cause I was way too smart
Mama come quick I think I fellAnd hurt myself againMama come quick you know too wellHow much I still depend on youPickin’ me up and dustin’ me offAnd sendin’ me on my way‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touch
Yeah daddies teach us how to rideHow to catch and throwBut when things don’t go the way they shouldA boy knows where to go
Mama come quick I think I fellAnd hurt myself againMama come quick you know too wellHow much I still depend on youPickin’ me up and dustin’ me offAnd sendin’ me on my way‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touch
Oh mama come quickI need your lovin’ touchYeah mama come quickI need your lovin’ touch