Introduction:
“Mama Come Quick” is a track by Toby Keith, an American country music singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice and storytelling prowess. Released in 1993, the song is part of Keith’s debut studio album, Toby Keith, which was released by Mercury Records. This album marked the beginning of his illustrious career in country music, helping establish him as one of the genre’s notable new talents in the early 1990s.
The song “Mama Come Quick” falls squarely within the country music genre, with elements of traditional country fused with a contemporary style. It exemplifies Keith’s knack for blending heartfelt lyrics with engaging melodies, a quality that has been a hallmark of his music throughout his career. The song’s narrative-driven lyrics revolve around themes of love, longing, and the urgency of familial connections, which are common themes in country music storytelling.
Although “Mama Come Quick” wasn’t released as a single, the album Toby Keith saw considerable success. The album produced three Top 5 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart: “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” which reached No. 1 and became one of Keith’s signature songs, as well as “He Ain’t Worth Missing” and “A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action.” The album itself was certified Platinum by the RIAA, reflecting over a million copies sold, and it paved the way for Keith’s future success.
While “Mama Come Quick” may not be as widely recognized as some of Toby Keith’s other hits from his debut album, it remains an integral part of his early repertoire. The song showcases his talent for storytelling, a trait that has continued to resonate with fans throughout his career. His unique style, characterized by a blend of traditional country sounds and modern influences, helped set him apart in the 1990s country music scene, eventually leading to a career spanning multiple decades with numerous hits and accolades.
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“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