Introduction:
“Mama Come Quick” is a song by Toby Keith from his self-titled debut album, released in 1993 through Mercury Records. The album marked the beginning of Keith’s career and helped establish him as a rising star in the country music scene. “Mama Come Quick” is a narrative-driven track, characteristic of Keith’s early style, blending traditional country with modern elements. The song centers around themes of nostalgia, family, and the longing for maternal support during challenging moments, which aligns with many of the heartfelt, personal stories told in Keith’s early work.
Although “Mama Come Quick” wasn’t released as a single, it remains a beloved deep cut on the album. The album itself, Toby Keith, gained significant success, spawning three major hits, including “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” which became one of his signature songs. The album was eventually certified Platinum by the RIAA, proving to be a strong foundation for Keith’s long-lasting career.
Musically, “Mama Come Quick” features a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel, and harmonica, capturing the traditional yet accessible sound of early ’90s country. The song showcases Keith’s talent for storytelling, something that would become a defining feature of his career. While not as famous as some of his other hits, the song reflects the themes of resilience, love, and family bonds, which resonate deeply with country music fans.
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Lyrics:
“Mama Come Quick”
I straddled my bicycle when I was ten years old
I rode it up on Maxwell Hill where all the big boys go
Way down at the bottom there’s a creek bed six feet wide
If you peddle fast enough you can make the other sideMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchI fell in love for the first time when I was almost grown
I heard that love could hurt real bad, though I had not been shown
Everybody told me she would only break my heart
But I wouldn’t listen to them ’cause I was way too smartMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchYeah daddies teach us how to ride
How to catch and throw
But when things don’t go the way they should
A boy knows where to goMama come quick I think I fell
And hurt myself again
Mama come quick you know too well
How much I still depend on you
Pickin’ me up and dustin’ me off
And sendin’ me on my way
‘Cause nothing heals as much as your lovin’ touchOh mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch
Yeah mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch