My Mama Said
ABBA
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Tried to sneak out without saying With my loudest record playing Ooh, my mama said, "Look at this, you haven't done your bed" My mama said, "That's a thing that you should do instead" Then I did what she had told me Dying for my friend to hold me Ooh, my mama said, "Try and get one thing into your head" My mama said, "Pa and me, we give you room and bed" How I want to live my life Want to live my life La-la-la, la-la-la, life In the morning she said "Listen" Ooh, I felt like in a prison Yeah, my mama said, "I know you've been out again with Fred" (My mama said) My mama said, "Don't you lie, your cheeks are blushing red" (My mama said) Oh I want to live my life Want to live my life La-la-la, la-la-la, life I said I can live without it How I wish you wouldn't doubt it Ooh, my mama said, "If you want to hurt me go ahead" (My mama said) My mama said, "I suppose you'd rather see me dead" (My mama said) Oh I want to live my life Want to live my life La-la-la, la-la-la, life [Repeat: x4]
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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Musical Genre"My Mama Said" is classified under the pop genre, and it sits comfortably within ABBA's signature style that combines pop with elements of disco and Europop.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of the album "Waterloo," released in 1974, which was the second studio album by ABBA.
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Contributing ArtistsThe song was performed by the Swedish music group ABBA, consisting of members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
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SongwritersABBA's two principal songwriters, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson, wrote the song "My Mama Said".
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Song Theme"My Mama Said" possesses a youthful, rebellious theme where the protagonist is advised by her mother but is unsure about following her advice.
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Album PerformanceWhile not released as a single, "My Mama Said" contributed to the overall success of the "Waterloo" album, which was ABBA's breakthrough on the international scene after winning the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest.
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Musical StructureThe song incorporates elements of funk and dance, showcasing ABBA's versatile approach to pop music.
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Not a SingleUnlike some of the other songs from the "Waterloo" album, "My Mama Said" was not released as a single, making it less well-known than hits such as the title track "Waterloo".
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Critical Appreciation"My Mama Said" is often praised for its catchy melody and the harmonious blend of Agnetha and Frida's voices.
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Song DurationThe track "My Mama Said" is approximately 3 minutes and 14 seconds long.
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Cultural ImpactThough not one of ABBA's more widely recognized songs, "My Mama Said," like many ABBA songs, has had a lasting impact on pop culture and continues to be loved by fans of the band.
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