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About A Song for Mama
"A Song for Mama" is the title of a number-one R&B single by the American R&B group Boyz II Men. The tune, which was written and produced by Babyface, served as the theme song to the 1997 motion picture Soul Food, and spent two weeks at number one on the US R&B chart. To date, it is their last top 10 pop hit, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also appears on the group's album Evolution.
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- 1997
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You taught me everythingEverything you've given meI'll always keep it insideYou're the driving force in my life, yeahThere isn't anythingOr anyone that I could beAnd it just wouldn't feel rightIf I didn't have you by my sideYou were there for me to love and care for meWhen skies were grayWhenever I was downYou were always there to comfort meAnd no one else can beWhat you have been to me you will always beYou will always be the girlIn my life for all timesMama, Mama you know I love you(You know I love you)Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heartYour love is like tears from the stars, yes it isMama I just want you to know lovin' you is like food to my soulYes it is, yes it is, oh, yes it is, yes it is, yes it is ohYou're always there for meHave always been around for me even when I was badYou showed me right from my wrongYes you didAnd you took up for meWhen everyone was downin' meYou always did understandYou gave me strength to go onThere were so many timesLooking back when I was so afraidAnd then you'd come to me and say to meI can face anythingAnd no one else can doWhat you have done for meYou'll always be, you will always beThe girl in my life, ooh ohMama, Mama you know I love you(You know I love you, you know I love you)Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heart, (You are)Your love is like tears from the stars(Your love is like tears from the stars)Mama I just want you to know (Mama I just want you to know)Lovin' you is like food to my soulNever gonna go a day without youFills me up just thinkin' about youI'll never go a day without my mamaMama, Mama you know I love youMama, Mama you're the queen of my heartYour love is like tears from the stars(Your love is like tears from the stars)Mama I just want you to know lovin' you is like food to my soulLovin' you is like food to my soul, oh yeahYou are the food to my soul, yes you are
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Boyz II Men
Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. Currently the group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues. The quartet won four Grammy Awards, and the trio was nominated for two Grammys in 2009. more »
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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS
Lyrics © FOX MUSIC, INC., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Background History"A Song for Mama" is an R&B and soul song by the American boy band Boyz II Men, released in 1997. |
Song's CompositionThe song was composed by American musician and record producer Babyface who has won numerous Grammy Awards. |
Soundtrack InclusionIt was included in the soundtrack of a movie - "Soul Food", produced by Babyface. The song was also a part of their third studio album, "Evolution." |
Chart Performance"A Song for Mama" peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, marking it as a commercial success. |
DedicationThe song is a beautiful homage to all mothers worldwide, reflecting the eternal love, care, and sacrifices made by a mother. |
GenreIt is primarily an R&B song, with elements of soul and pop. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Spice Girl Mel B, who performed it on "Dancing with the Stars", and British pop group Steps, who included it on their 2012 holiday album, "Light Up The World." |
Music VideoThe music video was directed by F. Gary Gray. It features scenes of the band members and their mothers, along with clips from the "Soul Food" movie. |
Awards and NominationsAlthough the song didn't win any major awards, it was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1997 Satellite Awards. |
Commercial Performance"A Song for Mama" went on to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold over 1.1 million copies in the United States alone. |
LegacyOver two decades after its release, the song continues to be a popular choice for special events like Mother's Day, weddings, and graduations, revealing its long-lasting resonance with audiences. |
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