Hey mama, can your hear me?
You know I'm frightened and I'm blue
Mama, can you help me?
You know, I'm still counting on you
And I know that where you are now
Peace is finally bound
But mama, can you see me?
I'm still down here on the ground
Hey mama!

Mama it's a pity
Sometimes it's just a losing game
I remember when you told me
You told me not to live my life in shame
And to hold on to my self-respect
When it's me they vilify
I remember when you closed the bedroom door
So I couldn't see you cry
Hey mama!
Hey now mama!
Can you hear me?

I know that it was long ago
But it seems like yesterday
And the images are so vivid
And they never fade away
Please, hear me when I tell you
My love for you is strong
Some folks say you let me down
I tell them they are wrong
I know you did your best
But back then things got pretty rough
We were victims of circumstance
Sometimes your best just ain't good enough
Hey mama!
Hey mama!
Hey mama!