Mama Said Lyrics
Metallica
Lyrics
Mama she has taught me well
Told me when I was young
Son your lifes an open book
Dont close it before its done
The brightest flame burns quickest
Is what I heard they say
A sons hearts owned to mother
But I must find my way
Let my heart go
Let your son grow
Mama let my heart go
Or let this heart be still
Rebel my new last name
Wild blood in my veins
Apron strings around my neck
The mark that still remains
Left home at an early age
Of what I heard was wrong
I never ask forgiveness
For what I said is done
Let my heart go
Let your son grow
Mama let my heart go
Or let this heart be still
Never I ask you
But never I gave
witch you gave me your emptiness
And now take to my grave
Never I ask you
But never I gave
witch you gave me your emptiness
And now take to my grave
So let this heart be still
Mama now Im coming home
Im not all you wished of me
But a mothers love for her son
Unspoken, hear me be
Yeah I took your love for granted
And all the things you said to me
I need your arms to welcome me
But a cold stones all I see
Let my heart go
Let your son grow
Mama let my heart go
Or let this heart be still
Let my heart go
Mama let my heart go
You never let my heart go
So let this heart be still
Never I ask you
But never I gave
But you gave me your emptiness
And now take to my grave
Never I ask you
But never I gave
But you g
Song & Lyrics Facts
Metallica's song Mama Said was released in 1996 on the album Load. It was written by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, members of Metallica.
The lyrics of the song are about a person who is struggling with their own personal issues, but still finds comfort in the words of their mother. The chorus contains the uplifting phrase "Mama said there'd be days like this". This heartfelt ballad has become one of Metallica's most beloved songs.