She used to be my only enemy and never let me be free
Catching me in places that I knew I shouldn't be
Every other day I crossed the line, I didn't mean to be so bad
I never thought you would become the friend I never had

Back then I didn't know why, why you were misunderstood (Mama)
So now I see through your eyes, all that you did was love
Mama I love you. Mama I care.
Mama I love you. Mama my friend. You're my friend

Mama I love you.....
I didn't want to hear it then but I'm not ashamed to say it now
Every little thing you said and did was right for me
I had a lot of time to think about, about the way I used to be
Never had a sense of my responsibility

Back then I didn't know why, why you were misunderstood (Mama)
So now I see through your eyes. All that you did was love
Mama I love you. Mama I care.
Mama I love you. Mama my friend. You're my friend

But now I'm sure I know why, why you were misunderstood
So now I see through your eyes, all I can give you is love

Mama I love you. Mama I care.
Mama I love you. Mama my friend. You're my friend (repeat)