Mama Knew Love Lyrics
Anthony Hamilton
Lyrics
Ladies and gentlemen
We got Anthony Hamilton in the house tonight
He just came from off tour
He got a little some he wanna say
I know you love me
I can tell by the way that you kiss me tight, when you hug me
Took me to school the very first day
You gave me a piece of butterscotch sent me on my way
I know its frightenin' now
I can tell by the pain in your eyes when the rent was late again
Too strong to fold, bein' on your own
Lord bless her soul
Mama knows love
Mama knew love like the back roads
Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Mama knew love like the back streets
Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Up bright and early
Scrambled eggs, swellin' in your legs, bills on the bed
Still you managed to show me a smile
Then walk to work about two or three miles
Mom I'm gonna struggle with ya
I'm gonna help you see the bigger picture
You gave me something no one can take away
You make it so easy to say
I love you mama
Mama knew love like the back roads
Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Mama knew love like the back streets
Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
No, no, no
Mama knew love, she gave me love
Crazy love, so much love
Mama knew love, she gave me love
Crazy love, so much love
Mama knew love like the back roads
Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Mama knew love like the back streets
Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Mama knew love like the back roads
Used to fall asleep daily in her work clothes
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Mama knew love like the back streets
Used to wipe pee just to make the ends meet
Mom I swear you never have to worry again
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Mama Knew Love" is a soulful song by Anthony Hamilton released on his 2011 album, "Back to Love". The genre of this particular track is R&B and Soul.
Written by Anthony Hamilton, Eric Dawkins, and Terry Thomas, the lyrics tell a story of longing for love and understanding from a mother figure. The single was produced by Mark Batson with additional production by Salaam Remi and featured backing vocals from renowned gospel singer Kim Burrell. The album itself features other members of the band such as guitarists Chris Bruce and David Ryan Harris, bassist Pino Palladino, keyboardist James Poyser, and drummer Ahmir Thompson. It peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and its lyrics remain an inspiration to many listeners around the world.