Introduction:
Toby Keith’s “Mama Come Quick” is a poignant country ballad released in 1993 as part of his debut album, Should’ve Been a Cowboy. The track showcases Keith’s raw vocal talent and songwriting prowess, immediately establishing him as a promising newcomer in the country music scene. Produced by Nelson Larkin and Harold Shedd, the song resonated deeply with audiences, becoming a standout on the album.
While not reaching the commercial heights of some of Keith’s later hits, “Mama Come Quick” holds a special place in the hearts of many fans. Its heartfelt lyrics, delivered with genuine emotion, paint a vivid picture of a troubled soul reaching out for solace and guidance. The song’s simplicity and honesty contribute to its enduring appeal.
Within the context of Keith’s discography, “Mama Come Quick” serves as a foundation for his signature blend of traditional country elements with a modern sensibility. It foreshadowed the success and influence he would achieve in the years to come, solidifying his status as a major force in country music.
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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