Story Behind The Song
My son, Sean Phillips, is a talented songwriter and singer and my daughter, Emily, is one of the best singers I know. Sean wrote this song as a Mother's Day gift for me and the two of them conspired to record it and present it to me as a Mother's Day gift - the best Mother's Day gift ever!!!
Song Description
Love and gratitude for a mother's love and caring.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Endearing |
Subject |
Mother |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
V1. When I was a young boy my mother said "Never grow up"
I should have listened to her then..but.. I thought I knew better
When I was a young boy my mother said "Never be scared
There's a world filled with love out there"
Well, I'm all grown now but I - I still need you
And I just want to say
Cho 1: Thank you, Mama, for everything that you've done
For the man that I've become is all because of you
I love you, Mama, and everything that you are
It's been a wonderful life so far
And it's all because of you
V2: When I was young girl my mother taught me about love
And all the beautiful things it does
Growing up in a big world, I didn't know what to do
And I'm so glad that I had you
I'm all grown now but I - I still need you
And I just want to say
Cho 2: Thank you, Mama, for everything that you've done
For the woman I've become is all because of you
I love you, Mama, and everything that you are
It's been a wonderful life so far
And it's all because of you
Bridge: I can't imagine life without you
You lift me up when I have fallen down
All that I am and all I'll ever be
Is because you loved me
Cho 3: Thank you, Mama, for everything that you've done
For the person I've become is all because of you
I love you, Mama, and everything that you are
It's been a wonderful life so far
And it's all because of you
It's all because of you
It's all because of you