Introduction:
“Mama Come Quick” is a song by Toby Keith featured on his debut studio album, Toby Keith, released in 1993 under Mercury Records. This album marked the start of Keith’s successful country music career, blending traditional country roots with modern storytelling. While “Mama Come Quick” was not released as a single, it reflects Keith’s knack for weaving relatable narratives with engaging melodies, a hallmark of his early work.
The song captures the energy and humor of youthful mischief, as the protagonist calls upon his mother for help during moments of trouble. Its playful tone and heartfelt storytelling resonate with themes common in country music, such as family bonds and personal growth. Keith’s vibrant vocals and the song’s lively production, guided by Harold Shedd and Nelson Larkin, highlight his emerging signature style. Although not a chart-topping hit, “Mama Come Quick” showcases the raw talent that propelled Keith into stardom.
The Toby Keith album, which also included the No. 1 hit “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” became a commercial success, earning Platinum certification. “Mama Come Quick” contributes to the album’s enduring appeal, illustrating Keith’s ability to connect with listeners through humor, charm, and relatable themes. This track, along with others from the album, helped establish Toby Keith as a major force in 1990s country music
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Lyrics:
“Mama Come Quick”
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’ touch
Oh mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch
Yeah mama come quick
I need your lovin’ touch