Mama Used to Say
Junior
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Ooh Yeah, girl Said a small boy once asked, When will I grow up When will I see what grownups do see In his fight to come of age, he would have to know the age To be recognized is when I'm not unmasked And mama used to say, Take your time, young man Mama used to say, Don't you rush to get old Mama used to say, Take it in your stride Mama used to say, Live your life As the years went rushin' by he would cut down on his age He would tell his girl of how it used to be How his mommy passed away, but these lines she would say And at the time he couldn't understand Mama used to say, Take your time, young man Mama used to say, Don't you rush to get old Mama used to say, Take it in your stride Mama used to say, Live your life You're young, so young, don't hold on back Do all you want to do Now is the time for you to stride For you to get better in what you are doin', oh Now is the time for you to stride For you to get better in what you are doin', oh A small boy once asked, When will I grow up When will I see what grownups do see In his fight to come of age, he would have to know the age To be recognized is when I'm not unmasked And mama used to say, Take your time, young man Mama used to say, Don't you rush to get old Mama used to say, Take it in your stride Mama used to say, Live your life, live your life, live your life, oh Hey, mama used to say, Take your time, young man Mama used to say, Don't you rush to get old Mama used to say, Take it in your stride Mama used to say, Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Ooh Ooh Mama used to say, ooh Mama used to say, ooh Mama used to say, ooh Mama used to say, ooh Mama used to say
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Written by: JUNIOR GISCOMBE, BOB (GB 2) CARTER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kassner Associated Publishers Ltd, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe song "Mama Used to Say" was recorded by British R&B singer Norman Washington "Junior" Giscombe.
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Release YearThe song was initially released in the United Kingdom in 1981 before making its way to the United States in 1982.
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Chart Performance"Mama Used to Say" reached number 7 on the UK Singles Chart and number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B and funk.
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Key MessageThe lyrics of 'Mama used to say' are about the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Junior's mother advises him to take his time and not rush into adulthood.
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Dance Chart SuccessIn addition to its mainstream success, the song also hit number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Top Soul Single"Mama Used to Say" peaked at number two on the Billboard Black Singles Chart.
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RecognitionThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song in 1982.
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RelevanceEven after years of its release, "Mama Used to Say" has remained relevant and is often played on quiet storm and old-school R&B radio stations.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Mama Used to Say" has been covered by several artists, including American R&B singer Beverly Knight.
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Usage in MediaThe song has featured in a number of films and TV shows, including the popular sitcom 'Everybody Hates Chris.'
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