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Mama Lyrics by Genesis

Platinum Collection

1983

[Verse 1]
I can't see you mama
But I can hardly wait
Ooh, to touch and to feel you mama
Oh, I just can't keep away
In the heat and the steam of the city
Oh, it's got me running and I just can't brake
So say you'll help me mama
'Cause it's getting so hard, oh!

[Verse 2]
Now, I can't keep you, mama
But I know you're always there
You listen, you teach me, mama
And I know inside you care
So get down, down here beside me
Oh, you ain't going nowhere
No, I won't hurt you mama
But it's getting so hard, oh!

[Interlude]
Haha, heh, haha, heh, oh
Haha, heh, haha, heh, oh

[Bridge]
Can't you see me here
Mama, mama, mama, mama, please
Can't you feel my heart
Can't you feel my heart
Can't you feel my heart, oh
Now listen to me, mama, mama, mama
You're taking away my last chance
Don't take it away, can't you feel my heart?

[Interlude]
Haha, heh, haha, heh, oh

[Verse 3]
It's hot, too hot for me, mama
But I can hardly wait
My eyes they're burning, mama
And I can feel my body shake
Don't stop, don't stop me, mama
Oh, make the pain, make it go away, hey
No, I won't hurt you, mama
But it's getting so hard, oh!

[Verse 4]
Now I can't see you, mama
But I know you're always there
You taunt, you tease me, mama
But I never, never, never can keep away
It's the heat and the steam of the city
Oh, got me running and I just can't brake
So stay, don't leave me, mama
Cause it's getting so hard, oh!

[Outro]
Don't go, no, no, don't go
Ma-mama, don't go, no, don't go
Don't go, no, no, no, no, no, don't go, haha
Don't go, haha, heh, oh
No, no, no, don't go
Don't let me hear it, don't go
Haha, heh, oh, no, don't go
Don't go, haha, haha, heh
Don't go, I can't see you, don't go
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About “Mama” by Genesis

Read the complete lyrics to "Mama" by Genesis from the album "Platinum Collection" in 1983. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Dark Pop, In English, England.

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"Mama" is credited to Genesis. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Mama" appears on "Platinum Collection" in 1983.

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